Contracts
A Washington real estate contract is silent on attorney's fees. If a party must sue to enforce the contract and wins, can they recover attorney's fees?
AYes, attorney's fees are always recoverable in real estate disputes
BNo, unless the contract or a statute specifically provides for fee shifting✓ Correct
CYes, under the Washington Consumer Protection Act in all cases
DNo, Washington courts never award attorney's fees
Explanation
Washington follows the American Rule — each party pays their own attorney's fees unless there is a contractual provision, statute, or equitable basis (like bad faith) that permits fee shifting.
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