Martzaklis v. 5559 Belmont Corp.

Appellant Andrew Cardaras, defendant 5559 Belmont Corporation’s attorney, appeals from an award of attorney fees. On appeal he argues that: (1) the trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter an order for fees on January 17, 1986; and (2) the award of fees as a sanction pursuant to Supreme Court Rules 219(c) and (d) was improper and the amount of fees was excessive. We affirm.

In February 1977 the parties to the underlying action entered into an oral agreement for the remodeling of the Spartan Restaurant, owned by defendant 5559 Belmont Corporation. Plaintiff Bill Martzaklis (Martzaklis) provided…