Legal Opinion
Washington v. Rodgers
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided July 25, 1967No. 1130PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWalden, C. J.
This cause involves a motion for attorney’s fees filed pursuant to F.S.A. § 627.-0127.
Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on November 19, 1965, seeking damages against Defendant-Rodgers and his own insurance carrier under the uninsured motorist provision of his policy. Nowhere in the amended complaint was there a request for attorney’s fees.
The case went to trial before the court without a jury. During the proceedings no mention was made of attorney’s fees. On August 12, 1966, a final judgment was entered for the plaintiff. On August 14, 1966, plaintiff filed his motion for costs and…
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