Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure
Rule 9.400 Costs and Attorneys Fees

(a) Costs. Costs shall be taxed in favor of the prevailing party unless the court orders otherwise. Taxable costs shall include 
(1) fees for filing and service of process; 
(2) charges for preparation of the record; 
(3) bond premiums; and 
(4) other costs permitted by law. 
Costs shall be taxed by the lower tribunal on motion served within 30 days after issuance of the mandate. 
 
(b) Attorneys' Fees. With the exception of motions filed pursuant to rule 9.410(b), a motion for attorneys' fees may be served not later than the time for service of the reply brief and shall state the grounds on which recovery is sought. The assessment of attorneys' fees may be remanded to the lower tribunal. If attorneys' fees are assessed by the court, the lower tribunal may enforce payment. 
 
(c) Review. Review of orders rendered by the lower tribunal under this rule shall be by motion filed in the court within 30 days of rendition.


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