Sec. 1157.003. INCLUSION OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN CLAIM. If the instrument evidencing or supporting a claim provides for attorney's fees, the claimant may include as a part of the claim the portion of the attorney's fees the claimant has paid or contracted to pay to an attorney to prepare, present, and collect the claim.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle E - Administration of Guardianship
Chapter 1157 - Presentment and Payment of Claims
Subchapter A. Presentment of Claims Against
Section 1157.001. Presentment of Claim to Guardian of the Estate
Section 1157.002. Presentment of Claim to Clerk
Section 1157.003. Inclusion of Attorney's Fees in Claim
Section 1157.004. Affidavit Authenticating Claim for Money in General
Section 1157.005. Affidavit Authenticating Claim of Corporation or by Certain Other Representatives
Section 1157.006. Lost or Destroyed Evidence Concerning Claim
Section 1157.007. Waiver of Certain Defects of Form or Claims of Insufficiency
Section 1157.008. Effect on Statutes of Limitation of Filing of or Suit on Claim