Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 64.35.115 (2026)

Attorneys' fees

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In any judicial proceeding or arbitration brought to enforce the terms of a qualified warranty, the court or arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys' fees to the substantially prevailing party. In no event may such fees exceed the reasonable hourly value of the attorney's work.

[ 2004 c 201 s 1701.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 2008–2010 · leading case: Guillen v. Contreras, 238 P.3d 1168 (Wash. 2010).

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Guillen v. Contreras, 238 P.3d 1168 (Wash. 2010). “115 says, "In any judicial proceeding or arbitration brought to enforce the terms of a qualified warranty, the court or arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys' fees to the substantially prevailing party." That statute has never been interpreted.”

Guillen v. Contreras, 169 Wash. 2d 769 (Wash. 2010). “115 says, “In any judicial proceeding or arbitration brought to enforce the terms of a qualified warranty, the court or arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys’ fees to the substantially prevailing party.” That statute has never been interpreted.”

Guillen v. Contreras, 147 Wash. App. 326 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “The former statute allows fees to the “substantially prevailing party” in an action to enforce the terms of a qualified warranty on a condominium conveyance. RCW 64.35.115. Due to the use of the terms “claimant,” “qualified insurer,” and “party” in chapter 64.”

Guillen v. Contreras, 195 P.3d 90 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “Due to the use of the terms "claimant," "qualified insurer," and "party" in chapter 64.”

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