Liddle v. Cepeda

The law firm of Moss & Hillison appeals from an order of the circuit court granting attorney fees to the plaintiff. We find that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in awarding attorney fees to the plaintiff, but we remand the cause for a recalculation of the amount of the fees owed.

The plaintiff, Charles Liddle, filed a complaint against the defendant, Juan Cepeda, for $1,908.60 in property damage to his automobile. The complaint alleged that Cepeda was responsible for paying him this amount as a result of an automobile accident that occurred on October 26, 1991. The plaintiff…