Koster Remodeling & Construction, Inc. v. Jataka

Defendant appeals a judgment awarding attorney fees to plaintiff in this action for breach of contract and quantum meruit. She assigns error only to the award of fees. We affirm.

Plaintiff, a contractor, agreed to construct and install library shelving in defendant’s home. The agreement executed by the parties provided plaintiff with the option of enforcing payment for the services through either court action or private arbitration. The agreement also provided:

“18. Attorney Fees. In the event suit or action is instituted to enforce any right granted in this Contract, the prevailing party shall…