Legal Opinion

Desu v. Lewis

Missouri Court of Appeals

Decided April 1, 2014No. ED 99846PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

LISA S. VAN AMBURG, Presiding Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Samson Desu appeals from the judgment of the trial court awarding him $8,450 in his claim for breach of contract. On appeal, Desu argues the trial court erred by failing to award him attorney’s fees pursuant to the terms of the contract. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for the court’s determination of his reasonable attorney’s fees.

BACKGROUND

On May 23, 2006, Desu entered into a contract with Frederick Lewis for the purchase of certain real estate owned by Lewis and located in the City of St. Louis (the “Agreement”). Pursuant to…

2Cases cited4 opinions

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  2. Ex Parte ButlerCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1994
  3. Lorenzini v. ShortMissouri Court of Appeals · 2010
  4. Ohm Properties, LLC v. Centrec Care, Inc.Missouri Court of Appeals · 2009

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