According to the "American Rule," When Contracting Parties Litigate Over

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to the "American Rule," when contracting parties litigate over a breach:

• A) each party pays its own attorney fees, regardless of who wins.
• B) attorney fees are considered consequential damages.
• C) the losing party has to pay the winner's attorney fees.
• D) a provision for attorney fees in the written contract will not be given effect.

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