LAU, J.
¶ 1 Fred Brown appeals the trial court's denial of an award of fees and costs in a trial de novo appeal of a mandatory arbitration decision on spousal maintenance. Because recent amendments to the mandatory arbitration of civil actions statute, chapter 7.06 RCW make such an award mandatory "against a party who appeals the award and fails to improve his or her position on the trial de novo," we reverse and remand for an award of attorney fees and costs...
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