Leon

Appellant claims that the trial court erred when failing to award him attorney fees as the prevailing party on a cross-complaint. We affirm.

Facts

The underlying action was filed on behalf of Cinema Force Production, Inc. (Cinema Force) and Blood Law, Ltd., a California Limited Partnership (Blood Law) and against Hilltop Investment Associates and Filmservice Laboratories, Inc. (respondents). The suit involved ownership of a film entitled “Kill Crazy” and sought to prevent respondents from utilizing the film in any way and to recover compensatory damages and attorney fees per contract. The complaint was verified on behalf of Cinema Force and Blood Law by Arthur Boris Leon (appellant).

Respondents filed a cross-complaint against Blood Law, Cinema Force and appellant. The cross-complaint alleged that appellant was owner of a partnership interest or a promoter of Blood Law and also contained alter ego allegations relating to appellant and Blood Law. Among other relief, the cross-complaint sought recovery of fees from Cinema Force, Blood Law and appellant for services rendered by respondents in connection with “Kill Crazy.” It also sought injunctive relief in the seventh…