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January 26, 2016
Prevailing Parties Get the Fees
Continue Reading »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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August 20, 2015
Be Careful What You Wish For
Continue Reading »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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