Sherlock Holmes Pub, Inc. v. City of Columbia

In this nonjury matter, the circuit court ordered Appellants London I, LLC, and Rakesh “Rick” Patel, the principal of London I, to pay attorney’s fees and costs to Enterprise Bank of South Carolina (EBSC) pursuant to an indemnity provision in an assignment and assumption of leases. Appellants contend the indemnity provision did not cover legal expenses. We affirm. 1

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On August 6, 2004, London I entered into an Agreement of Sale and Purchase with EBSC, under which London I agreed to purchase from EBSC property located in Columbia, South Carolina. The property is…