Cormar, Ltd. v. Sauro

This complicated business dispute ended up in arbitration. The arbitrator made a lump sum damage award in favor of Tom Sauro and against Cormar, Ltd., but rejected Sauro's claim for preaward interest. Cor-mar requested a trial de novo.

The trial court ultimately awarded Sauro a principal amount less than the arbitration award, but also awarded prejudgment interest. Because the result was a net judgment greater than the arbitration award, the trial court awarded attorneys fees to Sauro pursuant to MAR 7.3. Cormar appeals only that award. We affirm.

In relevant part, MAR 7.3 says

The court shall…