Legal Opinion · Dissent

Vives v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided June 27, 2012No. 3D11-1453Published

1DissentRothenberg, J.

I respectfully disagree with the majority’s decision to deny rehearing. The relevant pleadings dictate that Ms. Vives, as the prevailing party on appeal, is entitled to an award of reasonable attorney’s fees. *18Although the concurring opinion is not binding authority, I have chosen to address it because I respectfully disagree.

The concurring opinion begins by noting that Ms. Vives moved for fees under the reciprocality provision set forth in section 57.105(7) “based not upon a fee provision in the mortgage, but rather a fee provision in the promissory note.” (footnote omitted). The concurring…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Capital Bank v. NeedleDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1992
  2. Arvelo v. Park Finance of Broward, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2009

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