Hardwick v. Fortson

SMITH, Presiding Judge.

In this discretionary appeal, Clifford Hardwick appeals from the trial court’s order requiring him to pay attorney fees under OCGA § 9-15-14. He asserts the trial court erred because: (1) a settlement between the parties precluded the award; (2) the trial court lacked jurisdiction to award attorney fees against him; and (3) the facts did not support the trial court’s award of attorney fees. We reverse because the settlement between the parties precluded the trial court’s award.

The record shows that Hardwick represented Benico and Fanny Gonzales in a lawsuit brought…