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Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code - Section 38.002. Procedure For Recovery Of Attorney's Fees

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§ 38.002. PROCEDURE FOR RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES.  To 
recover attorney's fees under this chapter:
		(1)  the claimant must be represented by an attorney;                         
		(2)  the claimant must present the claim to the 
opposing party or to a duly authorized agent of the opposing party;  
and
		(3)  payment for the just amount owed must not have been 
tendered before the expiration of the 30th day after the claim is 
presented.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.                    

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