Tradewell Group, Inc. v. Mavis

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• whether statute authorizes attorney fees is question of law subject to de novo review
• claims for tortious interference, unjust enrichment, and promissory estoppel did not arise out of an undelivered lease agreement that contained an attorney fees clause
• lease provision would not sustain award of fees where tenant's claims against potential purchaser of store had no bearing on lease with landlord
• the court must first determine 9 whether a legal basis exists for an award of attorney fees, then it must assess the appropriate 10 amount thereof
• party may not recover attorney fees under the theory of equitable indemnity if, in addition to the wrongful act or omission, there are other reasons why he or she became involved in litigation with another
• whether statute authorizes attorney fees is question of law subject to de novo review

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