Minn. Stat. § 549.01 : —CIVIL PROCEDURECOSTS, DISBURSEMENTS — AGREEMENT AS TO FEES OF ATTORNEY TEXT PDF A party shall have an unrestricted right to agree with an attorney as to compensation for services, and the measure and mode thereof; but certain sums may be allowed to the prevailing party for expenses in an action, which are termed costs. Minn. Stat. § 549.01 (9470) RL s 4337; 1986 c 444