1. The vendee is liable to the vendor for reasonable attorney fees actually incurred by the vendor necessary for the forfeiture of a contract governed by this chapter. The demand for attorney fees must be stated in the notice served. The maximum liability under this section is fiftydollars. “Attorney fees”, as used in this chapter, islimited to reasonable fees for services requiring a lawyer. “Attorney fees” does not include clerical services even if the services are performed in a lawyer’s office. 2. A vendor seeking payment of attorney fees, when the vendee fails or refuses to pay them, may filea small claims action for enforcement.
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