Horticultural Enterprises v. Plantas Decorativas, LTDA

Appellant, Horticultural Enterprises (“Horticultural”), appeals the trial court’s order vacating an award of attorneys’ fees originally entered against the law firm of Holland & Knight pursuant to section 57.105, Florida Statutes (1989). Holland & Knight asserts three reasons why the fee awarded was properly vacated. First, Holland & Knight contends the court lacked jurisdiction to award 57.105 fees because the firm had been permitted to withdraw as counsel shortly before the fees hearing. We disagree. Section 57.105 requires the court to assess fees against the losing party and his attorney…