What are the consequences of an award of attorney fees pursuant to section 1021.5 for an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Ocean View Sch. Dist. v. City of Huntington Beach, G049545 (Cal. App. 2015):
Generally, an appellate court reviews a trial court decision concerning an award of attorney fees pursuant to section 1021.5 for an abuse of discretion. (Collins v.
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