JPG Enterprises, Inc. v. Viterito

Appellant contractor, which built a home for the appellees, appeals awards of prevailing party attorney’s fees and a fine imposed for contempt. We have consolidated the appeals and reverse.

The Viteritos brought this suit against JPG for negligent construction, alleging numerous defects; however, the contract required these claims to be determined in arbitration. The trial court ordered the parties to arbitrate, which they did, and the Viteritos prevailed. The trial court awarded the Viteritos prevailing party attorney’s fees, and JPG appeals.

JPG argues that the trial court erred in including…