What is the standard of review for attorney fees?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from GLOBALIST INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES INC. v. REDA, 167 Cal.App.4th 1267, 84 Cal.Rptr.3d 725 (Cal. App. 2008):
Globalist contends the trial court erred by denying its claim for attorney fees incurred defending itself in Reda v. Globalist, 06CC02588. We agree.
The usual standard of review for an award of attorney fees is abuse of discretion.
[84 Cal.Rptr.3d 730]
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