Khodam v. Escondido Homeowner's Ass'n

The issue presented in these consolidated appeals and cross-appeal is whether either party prevailed for purposes of an award of attorney’s fees when a jury determined that appellee breached a contract but awarded appellant no damages. We find that the trial court erred in determining that neither party prevailed for purposes of awarding attorney’s fees and in determining that appellee prevailed for purposes of awarding costs. We find that appellant was the prevailing party for purposes of both attorney’s fees and costs and reverse.

The party who prevails “on the significant issues in the…