Nazemi v. Tseng

Opinion

HINZ, J.

Introduction

Plaintiffs, cross-defendants and appellants Farshad Nazemi and Mahmood R. Sariaslani (plaintiffs) appeal the trial court’s award of attorney fees for trial and for appeal in favor of defendant, cross-complainant and respondent David Tseng (Tseng).

Plaintiffs contend Tseng’s request for attorney fees was untimely, insufficient evidence supported the award, and the trial court failed to apportion the fees between the contract and noncontract claims.

We reverse the award of attorney fees for trial and affirm the award of attorney fees on appeal.

Background

Plaintiffs sued…