Is an experienced trial judge the best judge of the value of professional services rendered in his or her court?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from N. Sonoma Cnty. Healthcare Dist. v. Cnty. of Sonoma, A134862 (Cal. App. 2013):
It has been observed that "[t]he 'experienced trial judge is the best judge of the value of professional services rendered in his [or her] court, and while his [or her] judgment is of course subject to review, it will not be disturbed unless the appellate court is convinced that it is clearly wrong.' [Citations.]" (Serrano v. Priest (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25, 49; PLCM, supra, 22 Cal.4th at p. 1095.)
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