Richard Brown v. Susan Brown-Thill

ALOK AHUJA, Judge.

Susan Brown-Thill appeals the circuit court’s denial of her request to recover the attorney’s fees and costs she incurred in defending against Respondent Richard Brown’s claims in this litigation. Because we conclude that Brown-Thill was entitled to recover her attorney’s fees from Brown under a contract between the parties, we reverse, and remand to the circuit court to determine the amount of Brown-Thill’s recoverable fees.

Factual Background

Brown-Thill and Brown are the only two children of Eugene D. Brown and Saurine L. Brown, both of whom are deceased. Brown and…