Blodinger v. Broker's Title, Inc.

Robert H. Blodinger and four other attorneys (collectively, the attorneys) filed a declaratory judgment action against Broker’s Title, Inc., and certain of its officers (collectively, the company or Broker’s Title), asking the trial court to determine that the company was engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. The trial court dismissed the suit, holding there was no actual, justiciable controversy between the parties and, therefore, declaratory judgment did not lie. The attorneys appeal this ruling.

Broker’s Title serves as the local agent for a title insurance company. As such, it…