Heldt-Pope v. Thibault

LaROSE, Judge.

Cheryl M., Heldt-Pope appeals a final order awarding Thomas Thibault attorney’s fees and costs under section 57.105(1), Florida Statutes (2011). The statute operates to sanction the presentation of unsupported claims or defenses. The trial court awarded sanctions because Ms. Heldt-Pope asserted a constructive trust, counterclaim that could not satisfy the statute of frauds. See § 725.01, Fla. Stat. (2011) (requiring, in pertinent part, that a contract relating to land, or an interest therein, must be in writing, signed, and lawfully authorized). We have jurisdiction. See Fla. R.…