Cotton v. Stanley

PARKER, Judge.

The sole issue presented on appeal is whether the trial court committed reversible error in setting an unreasonable attorneys’ fee award. In an action under Chapter 75 of the General Statutes alleging unfair or deceptive trade practices, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees when the court finds (i) that the party charged with a violation wilfully engaged in unlawful conduct proscribed by the Chapter and (ii) that there was an unwarranted refusal by the party charged to fully resolve the matter. G.S. 75-16.1.

One purpose for the statute authorizing…