Sec. 5.006. ATTORNEY'S FEES IN BREACH OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ACTION.
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Sec. 5.006. ATTORNEY'S FEES IN BREACH OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ACTION.
(a)In an action based on breach of a restrictive covenant pertaining to real property, the court shall allow to a prevailing party who asserted the action reasonable attorney's fees in addition to the party's costs and claim.
(b)To determine reasonable attorney's fees, the court shall consider:
(1)the time and labor required;
(2)the novelty and difficulty of the questions;
(3)the expertise, reputation, and ability of the attorney; and
(4)any other factor.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3481, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.