United States Code
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Rule 38.
Frivolous Appeal—Damages and Costs
If a court of appeals determines that an appeal is frivolous, it may, after a separately filed motion or notice from the court and reasonable opportunity to respond, award just damages and single or double costs to the appellee.
(As amended Apr. 29, 1994 , eff. Dec. 1, 1994 ; Apr. 24, 1998 , eff. Dec. 1, 1998 .)
