Porterfield v. Goldkuhle

SMITH, Judge.

Plaintiff brought an action for negligence against defendant for injuries sustained in an automobile accident, seeking damages in excess of $10,000. After a jury awarded her $1,000 in damages, plaintiff filed a post-trial motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 6-21.1 (1999). In support of the motion, plaintiff’s counsel submitted an affidavit and time sheets to the court reflecting fees of $6,953.

At the motion hearing, defendant argued against a fee award in light of the limited success enjoyed by plaintiff. Defense counsel noted the jury’s verdict was identical…