California AB78 amends attorney's fees for prevailing parties in book account contract disputes.

California AB78 amends Section 1717.5 of the Civil Code to adjust the maximum allowable attorney's fees for prevailing parties in contract disputes based on book accounts. The bill sets a maximum of $1,200 for personal, family, or household accounts and $1,600 for all other accounts. These fees are part of the costs of the suit. The bill excludes certain financial institutions and insurance companies from its provisions.

California AB78 amends attorney's fees for prevailing parties in book account contract disputes.

California AB78 amends Section 1717.5 of the Civil Code to adjust the maximum allowable attorney's fees for prevailing parties in contract disputes based on book accounts. The bill sets a maximum of $1,200 for personal, family, or household accounts and $1,600 for all other accounts. These fees are part of the costs of the suit. The bill excludes certain financial institutions and insurance companies from its provisions.