In any action brought to collect interest due under this chapter, the prevailing party is entitled to an award of reasonable attorney fees.
RCW 39.76.040
Interest on unpaid public contracts—Attorney fees.
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case 174 Wash. 2d 157 - Elcon Construction, Inc. v. Eastern Washington University (2012)
Most recently applied in 174 Wash. 2d 157 - Elcon Construction, Inc. v. Eastern Washington University (March 2012)
1981 c 68 s 4.
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Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.