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2011 California Code
Code of Civil Procedure
PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307 - 1062.20]
CHAPTER 6. Of Costs
Section 1021
CA Civ Pro Code § 1021 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
Except as attorney s fees are specifically provided for by statute, the measure and mode of compensation of attorneys and counselors at law is left to the agreement, express or implied, of the parties; but parties to actions or proceedings are entitled to their costs, as hereinafter provided.
(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 377, Sec. 2.)
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