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January 26, 2016

Prevailing Parties Get the Fees

Tennessee follows the “American Rule” concerning attorney fees. Accordingly, even if a party wins his case, he is not entitled to attorney fees unless there is a contract or statute providing a recovery. There are a few other narrow situations that provide attorney fees based on a recognized exception, but…

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- Contract Negotiation, Contractors, Design Professionals, Subcontractors, Tennessee Case Law
- Attorney Fees, legal issues, Prevailing Parties
Wally Irvin

August 20, 2015

Be Careful What You Wish For

Attorney’s fees are only recoverable if they are provided for by statute or in a contract. This rule is generally applicable regardless of whether a matter is pursued in litigation through a court or in arbitration. However, the Tennessee Court of Appeals found that under the rules of the American…

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- American Arbitration Association, Attorney Fees