Candler v. Davis & Upchurch

Johnson, Judge.

Asa W. Candler III (Candler) was a general partner of Glenridge Square Limited Partnership (Glenridge Square). Davis & Upchurch, a firm of certified public accountants, filed a complaint alleging that Candler failed to pay for accounting services for which he personally contracted on behalf of Glenridge Square. Davis & Upchurch also sought attorney fees, alleging that Candler entered into the contract in bad faith and was stubbornly litigious. A jury found in favor of Davis & Upchurch and awarded damages plus attorney fees. The court denied Candler’s motion for judgment…