In Re Hunter

ORDER RE ATTORNEYS FEES

MARY D. SCOTT, Bankruptcy Judge.

THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon Quality Unlimited Enterprises, Inc.’s objection to confirmation. The issue before the Court is whether this creditor is entitled to its attorneys fees.

Known as the “American rule,” it is a general precept that parties in litigation are not entitled to recover their attorneys fees from their opposing party. There are exceptions to this rule, however. For example, the courts will award reasonable attorneys fees based upon contracts which provide for payment of such fees in the event of litigation. In…