Opinion ID: 1675278
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: expert & attorney fees[3]

Text: Item IX., Paragraph C. of the lease agreement states in part, In the event of such forfeiture and reletting, LESSEE shall continue to be liable to the LESSOR for any deficiency, if any, in rentals obtained from a new or substitute lessee, and the rentals provided by this Lease are to be paid by LESSEE, together with all expenses occasioned by LESSOR by reason of LESSEE'S breach, including reasonable attorney's fees. It is understood and agreed that any and all remedies given the LESSOR hereunder are cumulative, and the excercise of one right or remedy shall not impair its rights to any other remedies. (Ex. P-1 Lease Agreement p. 5) (Emphasis added.) This Court, as explained previously, has determined that El-Ark has defaulted and the lease is forfeited according to its provisions. According to the lease, CHC is entitled to all expenses arising out of the breach, including attorney's fees. We find that the intent of the parties manifest in the language of this provision entitles CHC to its attorney's fees and expert fees. We hold that CHC should receive the cost of its expert witness, which expense was reasonably incident to this litigation, which stemmed from the breach of the lease agreement. Therefore, as to this issue, we reverse and remand for a determination of the proper amount of attorney's fees and expert costs.