Doss v. Steger & Steger, P.A.

Appellant, Richard Doss, appeals a final judgment rendered in favor of appellee, Steger & Steger, P.A., on its breach of contract claim. Although Doss raises a multitude of issues on appeal, we find merit in only one— the propriety of the trial court’s ruling on Doss’ 1.420(e) motion to dismiss. With regard to this issue, we hold that the trial court abused its discretion in finding “good cause” and in denying Doss’ motion to dismiss.

This litigation has its basis in a 1990 contract between Doss and Steger & Steger, P.A. wherein Doss agreed to pay $10,000 as a “flat, non-refundable minimum…