City of Opa-Locka v. Greason

OPINION OF THE COURT

WILSON, J.

Two issues have been raised on appeal. First, whether the trial judge erred in holding that the appellee was entitled to an award of attor*74ney’s fees pursuant to Section 448.08, Fla. Stat., after prevailing in his action for breach of contract. Second, whether the trial court erred in calculating prejudgment interest.

Section 448.08, Fla. Stat., reads very simply as follows:

Attorney’s fees for successful litigants in actions for unpaid wages. The court may award to the prevailing party in an action for unpaid wages costs of the action and a reasonable attorney’s…