Legal Question in Construction Law in Kentucky

Lawyer Expense

If you sue someone for Money owed to you from a contract on a house, can you sue for Legal fees? I was told no by my lawyer.


Asked on 3/22/07, 11:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: Lawyer Expense

There is a difference between "can you" and "will it succeed". In a breach of contract suit, you can ask for an award of attorney fees in your complaint. Typically, you have to show more than just breach of contract to recover attorney fees though - such as bad faith, fraud, etc.

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Answered on 3/22/07, 3:32 pm


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