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   Jul 26, 2017 · Marina contended that California Civil Code section 1717 authorizes a fee award only in cases involving an “action on contract,” but that Section 1717 could not apply because the contracts at issue had been declared void.Section 1717, subdivision (a) provides that in an action on a contract that specifically provides for recovery of attorney fees, “the party who is determined to be the ...

2. codes.findlaw.com › ca › civil-codeCalifornia Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1717 | FindLaw

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   Jan 1, 2023 · California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1717. Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff. (a) In any action on a contract, where the contract specifically provides that attorney's fees and costs, which are incurred to enforce that contract, shall be awarded either to one of the parties or to the prevailing party, then the party who ...

3. leginfo.legislature.ca.gov › faces › codes_displayCalifornia Code, CIV 1717. - California Legislative Information

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   1717. (a) In any action on a contract, where the contract specifically provides that attorney’s fees and costs, which are incurred to enforce that contract, shall be awarded either to one of the parties or to the prevailing party, then the party who is determined to be the party prevailing on the contract, whether he or she is the party ...

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   Nov 15, 2010 · The tenant sought costs from the trial court pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1032.That code section awards costs to the prevailing party in litigation.However, the trial court concluded that there was no prevailing party under the reciprocal attorney fee provision of California Civil Code Section 1717, a different statute.The court declined to award the tenant attorney ...

5. california.public.law › codes › ca_civ_code_section_1717California Civil Code Section 1717 - California.Public.Law

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   If the amount awarded under this section exceeds the amount of damages awarded the party not prevailing on the contract, the net amount shall be awarded the party prevailing on the contract and judgment may be entered in favor of the party prevailing on the contract for that net amount. Source: Section 1717, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca ...

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   1717. (a) In any action on a contract, where the contract specifically provides that attorney’s fees and costs, which are incurred to enforce that contract, shall be awarded either to one of the parties or to the prevailing party, then the party who is determined to be the party prevailing on the contract, whether he or she is the party specified in the contract or not, shall be entitled to ...

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   How does California Civil Code 1717 affect attorney fees?

   • Attorney’s Fees When a contract awards attorneys’ fees to one party in a contract action, California Civil Code § 1717 intervenes by a) directing the attorney’s fees to the prevailing party, regardless of the party awarded fees in the contract, and b) requiring the court to fix the attorney’s fees as an element of the costs of suit.

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   Does California Civil Code section 1717 authorize a fee award?

   • Marina contended that California Civil Code section 1717 authorizes a fee award only in cases involving an “action on contract,” but that Section 1717 could not apply because the contracts at issue had been declared void.

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   What does California Civil Code section 1717 entitle the prevailing party to?

   • California Civil Code section 1717 entitles the prevailing party to attorneys’ fees “ [i]n any action on a contract,” where the contract provides for an award of attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party, regardless of whether the prevailing party is the party specified in the contract or not.

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   What is section 1717 subdivision a?

   • Section 1717, subdivision (a) provides that in an action on a contract that specifically provides for recovery of attorney fees, “the party who is determined to be the party prevailing on the contract, whether he or she is the party specified in the contract or not, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees in addition to other costs.”

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   Can an attorney recover fees under section 1717?

   • The California Supreme Court long ago held that an attorney who litigates in pro per, and who therefore is not liable to another for attorney’s fees, may not recover fees under Section 1717.

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   Can a prevailing party be awarded attorney fees and costs?

   • The contracts provided that the prevailing party of any action or proceeding in any way arising from their agreement would be entitled to an award of attorney fees and costs.

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   (a) In any action on a contract, where the contract specifically provides that attorney’s fees and costs, which are incurred to enforce that contract, shall be awarded either to one of the parties or to the prevailing party, then the party who is determined to be the party prevailing on the contract, whether he or she is the party specified in the contract or not, shall be entitled to ...