Legal Opinion
GMPF Framing, LLC v. Villages at Lake Lily Associates, LLC
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided November 2, 2012No. 5D11-1701PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtOrfinger, C.J.
GMPF Framing, LLC appeals a final judgment that determined Villages at Lake Lily Associates, LLC was entitled to an award of attorney’s fees pursuant to section 713.29, Florida Statutes (2010). On appeal, GMPF argues that the trial court’s order was premature because significant issues remained pending in the lawsuit. We agree and reverse.
GMPF filed a claim of lien against property owned by Villages. The trial court discharged the claim of lien, but additional claims for the imposition of an equitable lien and unjust enrichment remained pending. Nonetheless, Villages filed its motion for…
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