McINTYRE, J.
The issue in this case is whether a unilateral attorney fee clause included in an indemnity agreement between a general contractor and a subcontractor is subject to the reciprocity principles set forth in Civil Code section 1717, subdivision (a) (section 1717(a)). We conclude that where, as here, the contractual provision is not included as an item of loss or expense under the indemnity agreement, but instead separately provides for the recovery of attorney...
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