Legal Opinion
Frantz's Automotive Services, Inc. v. Crabtree
Fairfax County Circuit Court
Decided October 31, 1990No. Case No. (Chancery) 117521PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
By JUDGE THOMAS S. KENNY
This case is before the court pursuant to defendant Mastercraft, Inc.'s motion for the award of attorney's fees and expenses under Va. Code Ann. | 8.01-271.1 (1990 Supp.).
The issue to be decided is whether the plaintiff complied with the "reasonable inquiry" requirement of Section 8.01-271.1 and is therefore not liable for costs and fees incurred as a result of suing the wrong party defendant. A brief history of this case is essential.
In January of 1990, the plaintiff's attorney in this case, Mr. Reese, was approached by his client who suggested that a non-competition…
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