Honey Baked Hams, Inc. v. Dickens

Opinion

DAVIS, J.

After plaintiff Honey Baked Hams, Inc. (HBH), voluntarily dismissed its action for unlawful detainer against defendant E. Robert Dickens, the trial court awarded the defendant his attorney fees pursuant to the express terms of the commercial lease between the parties. HBH appeals from the order, claiming the defendant may not recover attorney fees because HBH voluntarily dismissed the action. HBH further contends the fees awarded were excessive. We shall affirm.

There are few facts necessary for an understanding of this dispute. In March 1993, the defendant signed a commercial…