Iowa Code 669.15 – Attorney fees and expenses — penalty
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Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Serious misdemeanor | up to 1 year | between $430 and $2,560 |
669.15 Attorney fees and expenses — penalty.
The court rendering a judgment for a claimant under this chapter or the attorney general, making an award under § 669.3 or 669.9, shall, as a part of the judgment or award, determine and allow reasonable attorney fees and expenses. The attorney fees and expenses shall be paid out of but not in addition to the amount of judgment or award recovered, to the attorneys representing the claimant. Any attorney who charges, demands, receives, or collects for services rendered in connection with such claim any amount in excess of that allowed under this section, if recovery be had, shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §25A.15] C93, §669.15
2006 Acts, ch 1185, §109
The court rendering a judgment for a claimant under this chapter or the attorney general, making an award under § 669.3 or 669.9, shall, as a part of the judgment or award, determine and allow reasonable attorney fees and expenses. The attorney fees and expenses shall be paid out of but not in addition to the amount of judgment or award recovered, to the attorneys representing the claimant. Any attorney who charges, demands, receives, or collects for services rendered in connection with such claim any amount in excess of that allowed under this section, if recovery be had, shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §25A.15] C93, §669.15
2006 Acts, ch 1185, §109