CWP Ltd. Partnership v. Vitrano

Thomas Patrick Curran, Judge.

This matter comes to the court by way of defendants’ document entitled:

“MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES (O.R.C. Section 2323.51, Rule 11 of the Ohio Rules of Civil procedure, and the inherent authority of the court).”

Pursuant to the above, a hearing was held on March 24, 1998, and testimony was taken, including expert testimony.

In seeking an award of attorney fees, the defendants cite both Civ.R. 11 and the statutory scheme regarding compensation for frivolous conduct, R.C. 2323.51. It should be noted that although damages awarded pursuant to the Civ.R. 11 venue may go…