Chandler v. Maxwell Manor Nursing Home, Inc.

Plaintiff, Malcolm A. Chandler, brought this action to recover fees for legal services allegedly rendered on behalf of defendant Maxwell Manor Nursing Home, Inc. (Maxwell Manor). At the conclusion of a bench trial, the court entered judgment in favor of the plaintiff and found that both defendants, Maxwell Manor and Joe-Ann McClandon, were liable as principals.

On appeal, the defendants argue that the trial court erred in awarding fees to the plaintiff where the evidence showed that many of the plaintiff’s services were not requested or were rendered after the plaintiff "suspended” his…