United Liquors Corp. v. Jacquin-Florida Distilling Co.

SCHEB, Acting Chief Judge.

Appellant United Liquors Corporation raises only one meritorious point in these consolidated appeals. That issue concerns attorney’s fees and costs assessed against the appellant for its unreasonable rejection of an offer of settlement, pursuant to section 45.061, Florida Statutes (1987).

Appellee Jacquin Florida Distilling Company sued the appellant for sums invoiced to it during 1987, 1988, and 1989. The appellee offered to accept $800,000 as a complete settlement. This offer was rejected by the appellant, as it failed to respond to the offer within 45 days. §…