Malesh v. Chechak

WATKINS, Judge:

This case comes to us from separate orders entered by the Butler County Court of Common Pleas. On October 26, 1982, the lower court entered an order denying appellants’ motions for new trial, judgment n.o.v., and arrest of judgment. On November 15, 1982, the court below entered an order awarding counsel fees to counsel for plaintiffs (appellees). Separate appeals were filed to this Court, but have been consolidated for appeal purposes.

On or about the middle of November, 1977, the appellants and appellees entered into an oral agreement whereby the appellees would provide the…