441.643 Frivolous suit, attorney's fees.

441.643. Frivolous suit, attorney's fees. — In the event the court finds that the facts alleged in the petition filed pursuant to section 441.530 are unfounded and that the petition was filed frivolously and in bad faith, the petitioner shall be responsible for the reasonable attorney's fees attributable to the defense of said petition. (L. 1998 H.B. 977 & 1608)