Arizona § 20-406 - Attorneys' fees in action against insurer
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-406 — Attorneys' fees in action against insurer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-406. Attorneys' fees in action against insurer
In any action against an unauthorized insurer pursuant to section 20-403, if the insurer has failed for thirty days after demand prior to the commencement of the action to make payment in accordance with the terms of the contract of insurance, and it appears to the court that the refusal was vexatious and without reasonable cause, the court may allow to the plaintiff a reasonable attorney's fee and include such fee in any judgment that may be rendered in the action. The attorney's fee shall not exceed one third of the amount which the court or jury finds the plaintiff is entitled to recover against the insurer, but in no event shall such a fee be less than one hundred dollars. Failure of an insurer to defend any such action shall be deemed prima facie evidence that its failure to make payment was vexatious and without reasonable cause.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 20-406
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-406 cover?
Section 20-406 ("Attorneys' fees in action against insurer") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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