York v. Strong

Opinion

RYLAARSDAM, Acting P. J .

Kathleen Strong appeals from an order denying her motion for postjudgment attorney fees incurred in enforcing a judgment for fees awarded for her successful defense of a SLAPP suit (strategic lawsuit against public participation) (Code Civ. Proc., § 425.16; all further statutory references are to this code).

Strong argues she was entitled to such a fee award pursuant to section 685.040, which authorizes an award for enforcement of judgments not only where provided for in a contract, but also in cases where such fees are “otherwise provided by law.” (§ 685.040.)

We…