Hoekstre v. Golden B. Products, Inc.

Defendant Rudie (defendant) appeals from a judgment in a legal malpractice case. The malpractice was alleged to have occurred during his representation of Golden B. Products, Inc. (Golden B.) and Harrison, president of Golden B., in a shareholder’s derivative suit, which will be referred to as “the Hoekstre case.” Harrison, plaintiff in the instant action, charged defendant with negligence in his representation at trial and on appeal of the Hoekstre case. He specifically alleged that defendant was negligent in failing to file proper motions, in inadequately preparing for trial, in failing to…