Legal Opinion

Northwestern, Inc. v. Ward Land Clearing & Drainage, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided December 23, 1986No. BH-91PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

JOANOS, Judge.

Appellants Northwestern, Inc. (Northwestern) and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF & G) appeal a final judgment which awarded retainage, costs, and attorney’s fees to appellee Ward Land Clearing and Drainage, Inc. (Ward). *616Appellants raise four questions for our review: (1) whether Ward was entitled to judgment for retainage under its subcontract with Northwestern; (2) whether Ward was entitled to an award of attorney’s fees; (3) whether Ward should be required to pay a proportionate share of the Gulf Asphalt judgment after Northwestern prevailed on its…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Florida Board of Regents v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of MarylandDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1982
  2. DIST. SCH. BD. OF DESOTO CTY. v. Safeco Ins. Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1983
  3. Coble v. LekanidisDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1979
  4. Florida State University v. BrownDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1983
  5. Northwestern, Inc. v. Gulf AsphaltDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1984

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Florida Hosp. Waterman, Inc. v. BusterSupreme Court of Florida · 2008
  2. Federal Ins. Co. v. Exel of Orlando, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1996
  3. Hammet Co. v. Federal Insurance Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1990

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