Gardiner v. York

OPINION

MeHUGH, Judge:

1 Richard Gardiner appeals from the trial court's order denying his motion for attorney fees. In this case, we examine whether attorney fees incurred in pursuing a fraudulent transfer action are recoverable as consequential damages stemming from a prior breach of contract. Because we hold that the trial court failed to engage in the appropriate analysis of this issue, we remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. j

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 Gardiner obtained a judgment of $7182, plus interest and costs, against Interport, Ine. (Interport) for breach of contract. The…