2011 California Code
Code of Civil Procedure
PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307 - 1062.20]
CHAPTER 5. Interest and Costs
Section 685.040


CA Civ Pro Code § 685.040 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

The judgment creditor is entitled to the reasonable and necessary costs of enforcing a judgment. Attorney s fees incurred in enforcing a judgment are not included in costs collectible under this title unless otherwise provided by law. Attorney s fees incurred in enforcing a judgment are included as costs collectible under this title if the underlying judgment includes an award of attorney s fees to the judgment creditor pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (10) of subdivision (a) of Section 1033.5.

(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1348, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1993.)

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