California Court of Appeal January 10, 2008, D049883 (Exarhos v. Exarhos)

[EDITORS' NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] *Page 940 OPINION I. INTRODUCTION In this appeal, we address whether a person who sues as a decedent's successor in interest may be held liable for contractual attorney fees pursuant to Civil Code section 1717 in an action commenced and pursued by the alleged