Hardman v. Dault

ON APPELLANT’S MOTION FOR REHEARING

Opinion by:

PAUL W. GREEN, Justice.

On rehearing, we withdraw our prior opinion and judgment and substitute the following.

James A. Hardman appeals a summary judgment in favor of Raymond D. Dault enforcing a written settlement agreement. Hardman also complains he was denied a jury trial on the issue of attorney’s fees. We affirm the judgment enforcing the settlement agreement; however, we reverse the award of attorney’s fees and remand that issue for a new trial.

Facts and Procedural Background

Hardman owned 19 acres of land securing his real estate hen note…