Freeman Wrecking Co. v. City of Prichard

This appeal is based upon a claim that the Circuit Court of Mobile County awarded inadequate attorney fees under the terms of an indemnity agreement. We agree.

This litigation arises from the condemnation and demolition by the City of Prichard of a dwelling house owned by Lillian W. Thomas. The structure was condemned as unsafe and dilapidated by the City of Prichard under the authority of Act 705, 1975 Acts of Alabama. The demolition was carried out by the Freeman Wrecking Company ("Freeman Wrecking") under a contract with the City of Prichard.

On March 17, 1977, a complaint was filed in the…