Johnston v. Correale

Mikell, Judge.

We granted this discretionary appeal to review an award of $21,041.10 in attorney fees to Scott Corréale, who was granted a directed verdict at the trial of Debra Johnston’s claims against him for fraud and negligent misrepresentation, among others, arising out of Correale’s recommendation of a contractor to renovate Johnston’s home. The trial court awarded Corréale attorney fees under OCGA § 9-15-14 after this Court affirmed the grant of the directed verdict. Because the trial court did not enter findings of conduct that authorize such an award, we vacate the order and remand…