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Litigation

Mar. 27, 2012

Basic concepts: Attorney fee awards by trial courts

Learn about the different bases for justifying awards and how courts determine the proper amount. By Matthew Ross of the 4th District Court of Appeal


By Matthew Ross


Parties in civil cases often ask trial courts to award attorney fees. With thousands of dollars usually at stake, it is necessary for both bench officers and practitioners to be familiar with the basic concepts of law in this field.


The objective of this article and self-study test is to discuss the fundamentals of court-awarded attorney fees. Readers will learn about the different bases justifying such awards, including statutes, contra...

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