{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"43703","citation":"Wat. Code, § 43703","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000. - 48401.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14"},{"name":"PART 6. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS [43000. - 44208.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Controversies [43700. - 43850.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-6/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Actions and Proceedings [43700. - 43707.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-14/part-6/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 391.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The costs of any action, proceeding, or contest may be allowed and apportioned between the parties or taxed to the defeated party in the discretion of the court or other tribunal before which it is heard.</p>","text":"The costs of any action, proceeding, or contest may be allowed and apportioned between the parties or taxed to the defeated party in the discretion of the court or other tribunal before which it is heard.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/actions-and-proceedings-43703","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}