As amended through November 12, 2024
Rule 510 - Monetary Sanctions(a) When Appeal Brought for Delay. Where an appeal or petition for review shall delay the proceedings in the trial court or the enforcement of the judgment or order of the trial court, and shall appear to have been filed merely for delay, monetary sanctions may be awarded in addition to interest, costs, and attorney's fees. (b) Infraction of Rules. For any infraction of these rules, the appellate court may withhold or assess costs or attorney's fees as the circumstances of the case and discouragement of like conduct in the future may require; and such costs and attorney's fees may be imposed upon offending attorneys or parties.(c) Fines. In addition to its authority under (a) and (b) of this rule and its power to punish for contempt, the appellate court may, after reasonable notice and an opportunity to show cause to the contrary, impose a fine not to exceed $1000 against any attorney who practices before it for failure to comply with these rules or any other rules promulgated by the Supreme Court.SCO 439 effective 11/15/1980; amended by SCO 476 effective 8/17/1981; and by SCO 1842 effective 4/15/2015.