Legal Opinion
Cobb v. Durando
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided April 17, 2013No. 2D12-1991PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALLACE, Judge.
Mike Cobb challenges the circuit court’s award of attorney’s fees to David Durando and Jane Durando following the entry of a judgment in favor of the Durandos on their claim against Mr. Cobb for breach of a contract for roofing services. The Du-randos sought attorney’s fees against Mr. Cobb in accordance with section 768.79, Florida Statutes (2011), and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442 based on his rejection of their demand for judgment. Because the Durandos’ demand for judgment failed to apportion the amount of their demand between them, we reverse.
The Durandos’ demand…
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