According to the "American Rule," when contracting parties litigate over a breach:
A) attorney fees are considered consequential damages.
B) a provision for attorney fees in the written contract will not be given effect.
C) the losing party has to pay the winner's attorney fees.
D) each party pays its own attorney fees, regardless of who wins.

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Under the "American Rule," each party in a lawsuit bears its own attorney fees, regardless of who wins the case. This is in contrast to the "English Rule," where the losing party pays the winning party's attorney fees.

According to the "American Rule," When Contracting Parties Litigate Over