Wilen v. Murray

SMITH, Presiding Judge.

Following a bench trial, Joseph Wilen appeals from the trial court’s judgment in favor of Dr. Richard G. Murray, an expert witness retained by Wilen’s attorney in a previous lawsuit. In this appeal, Wilen contends that he is not responsible for Dr. Murray’s expert witness fees because he did not enter into a direct contract with Dr. Murray. He also asserts that the trial court erred by awarding attorney fees under OCGA § 13-6-11. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

The court is the trier of fact in a bench trial, and its findings will be upheld on appeal if there…