Schnier v. Barnett Bank of South Florida, N.A.

Charles Schnier appeals from a judgment entered on a directed verdict in favor of Barnett Bank in a negligence action. Barnett cross-appeals from an order denying attorney’s fees under section 57.105, Florida Statutes (1989), and denying certain costs. We affirm on both the appeal and the cross-appeal.

Barnett loaned Schnier $2.5 million which was secured by a mortgage on 43 apartments. Schnier defaulted, and Barnett filed a foreclosure action. To settle the matter, Schnier allowed Barnett to take title to the apartments, and the Bank gave Schnier a general release that relieved him of his…