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Even if You Win at Trial You May Not be the Prevailing Party
If you win your lawsuit, you can make the loser pay your attorney’s fees, right? In California (and in most states) the answer to that questions depends on whether there is a statute or a contract provision that provides something like, “The prevailing party is entitled to an award of attorney’s fees.” “Good,” you think … Continue reading Even if You Win at Trial You May Not be the Prevailing Party
Contractor Licensed as Sole Owner – Free Download
I have attached a new license law case from the Third District Court of Appeal. This one bucks the recent trend: it favors the contractor. Basically, the contractor, David E. Ball, was licensed as a “Sole Owner” under the fictitious business name “Clark Heating and Air Conditioning”. He sued to collect compensation for work performed … Continue reading Contractor Licensed as Sole Owner – Free Download