Jewelcor Inc. v. Karfunkel

OPINION OF THE COURT

POLLAK, District Judge.

Appellants Michael and George Kar-funkel, individually and as partners trading as M & G Equities (collectively referred to herein as “M & G”), appeal orders of the District Court denying M & G’s motion to dismiss a breach-of-lease claim brought by appellees, Jewel-cor Incorporated et. al. (“Jewelcor”), awarding judgment in favor of Jewelcor, and granting Jewelcor attorneys’ fees. The District Court had diversity jurisdiction over this action under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 and this court holds jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291. Appellants argue that…