Roberts v. Rose

Opinion by:

PHIL HARDBERGER, Chief Justice.

Kirby J. Roberts (“Roberts”) appeals the order of sanctions against him for failing to appear at a court ordered mediation with his client, A.D. Murr (“Murr”). We affirm the trial court’s judgment and deny the Motion For Damages For Frivolous Appeal.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Murr originally brought suit against Pete Rose d/b/a El Segundo Ranch (“Rose”) for an alleged unpaid debt, and was countersued by Rose. As part of Roberts’s representation of Murr, Roberts had Murr sign a Motion for Nonsuit dismissing Murr’s claim. Murr testified, however, he understood…