Florida National Bank v. Carr & Schnell

PARKER, Judge.

Florida National Bank (bank) appeals a summary final judgment entered in favor of the law firm of Carr & Schnell (attorneys). We reverse.

The attorneys filed a four-count complaint against the bank, labeling the counts as account stated, open account, services rendered, and costs incurred. The complaint sought to recover attorneys’ fees and costs incurred when the attorneys represented the bank in collection actions against twelve bank customers.

The attorneys filed a motion for summary judgment with supporting affidavit. The affidavit indicated the following: the bank’s…