Code Civ. Proc., § 1235.140 · Article 2. Words and Phrases Defined
Code Civ. Proc., § 1235.140
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Litigation expenses” includes both of the following:
(a) All expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred in the proceeding in preparing for trial, during trial, and in any subsequent judicial proceedings.
(b) Reasonable attorney’s fees, appraisal fees, and fees for the services of other experts where such fees were reasonably and necessarily incurred to protect the defendant’s interests in the proceeding in preparing for trial, during trial, and in any subsequent judicial proceedings whether such fees were incurred for services rendered before or after the filing of the complaint.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.
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