Garza v. Lorch

OPINION

BAKER, Judge

Appellant-plaintiff Joel Garza appeals from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of appellees-defendants Kevin Lorch and Kenneth Abbott on his claims for declaratory judgment, fraud and negligence. Garza also appeals the trial court’s award of attorney fees and expenses to Lorch and Abbott pursuant to Ind.Code § 34-1-32-1(b). 1 Additionally, Lorch and Abbott ask that we assess appellate attorney fees against Garza under App. R. 15(G).'

FACTS

The facts most favorable to Garza, an Indiana licensed real estate salesperson, reveal that on March 21, 1996, Garza…