Michael Baker | Snell & Wilmer A couple of years ago, a California court rendered an opinion that a surety is liable for attorney’s fees and costs even if the amount exceeds the penal sum of the bond. (Karton v. Ari Design & Constr., Inc.). This was further confirmed in another opinion last year (Chavez Gen Constr,… Continue reading Caution: Penal Sum of Bond May Not Be the Limit