Code of Civil Procedure Article 82
Where a party has failed timely to present means of attack or defense, or to meet a specified date or period, or otherwise delayed the proceeding by reason of whatever cause imputable to such party, the court may order such party to bear the litigation expenses incurred from the delay, in full or in part, irrespective of his/her victory.
中文原文 民事訴訟法第82條
當事人不於適當時期提出攻擊或防禦方法，或遲誤期日或期間，或因其他應歸責於己之事由而致訴訟延滯者，雖該當事人勝訴，其因延滯而生之費用，法院得命其負擔全部或一部。