Broward Marine, Inc. v. Palm Beach Polo Holdings, Inc.

After an exchange of personal and real property in a commercial transaction, plaintiffs brought this lawsuit seeking rescission or damages based on alleged fraudulent misrepresentations which occurred before the parties entered into the *856contract. The defendants prevailed, and the trial court awarded prevailing party-attorney’s fees under a provision authorizing fees in the contract. Plaintiffs argue that Canfield v. Cantele, 837 So .2d 371 (Fla.2002) does not authorize the award of attorney’s fees under the contract, where the fraud was alleged to have induced the contract. We disagree.

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