Cureton v. Frierson

John Mauzy Pittman, Judge.

John and Joyce Cureton appeal from an order granting appellee, Charles Frierson III, judgment in the amount of $12,000.00, $2,000.00 of which represented an award of attorney’s fees. Appellants attack both aspects of the judgment. We reverse the award of attorney’s fees but affirm in all other respects.

Appellants sold a parcel or real property to the City of Cash for use in a sewer improvement project financed by the Farmers’ Home Administration (FmHA). Appellee was the city attorney for Cash and also served as the closing attorney who issued a title opinion to FmHA,…