ELIA, J.
The City of Monte Sereno ("City") sued defendants Darla and Joseph Padgett for abatement of a public nuisance and violations of the Monte Sereno Municipal Code (MSMC). The parties settled before trial, with an agreement that the action would be "deemed dismissed" upon defendants' compliance with the City's demands, and that the City could thereafter seek its attorney fees. The trial court awarded the City its fees based on two provisions of the MSMC. On appeal...
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