Chrisco v. Sun Industries, Inc.

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• explaining that state law governs the award of attorney fees in a diversity action
• finding “may” in Ark. Code Ann. § 16-22- 308 is permissive and subject to trial court’s discretion
• noting that the following factors are relevant in determining reasonable attorney’s fees: (1) the experience and ability of the attorney; (2) the time and labor required to perform the service properly; (3) the amount in controversy and the result obtained in the case; (4
• considering argument from counsel and holding that “we [were] persuaded [that] the trial court considered the pertinent facts in arriving at its 118award of $25,000.” Id. at 230, 800 S.W.2d at 719
• utilizing a similar multi-factor test in considering whether to award attorneys’ fees
• trial courts should be guided by recognized factors in determining attorney's fees and such fees will not be set aside absent an abuse of discretion

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