In any civil action to recover on an open account, statement of account, account stated, promissory note, bill, negotiable instrument, or contract relating to the purchase or sale of goods, wares, or merchandise, or for labor or services, or breach of contract, unless otherwise provided by law or the contract which is the subject matter of the action, the prevailing party may be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee to be assessed by the court and collected as costs.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 2 - Courts and Court Officers
Subchapter 3 - Rights and Liabilities
§ 16-22-301. Legislative intent
§ 16-22-302. Compensation governed by contract
§ 16-22-303. Compromise or settlement without attorney's consent — Effect
§ 16-22-304. Lien of attorney created
§ 16-22-305. Unnecessary costs satisfied by attorney
§ 16-22-306. Negligence of attorney resulting in dismissal — Liability for costs and damages
§ 16-22-307. Failure to pay over money — Judgment for money and costs — Penalized by court
§ 16-22-308. Attorney's fees in certain civil actions
§ 16-22-309. Attorney's fees in actions lacking justiciable issue
§ 16-22-310. Liability for civil damages
§ 16-22-311. Reports of visits with incarcerated indigent clients