Davis v. Douglas

This is a Dist/Mun. Cts. R. A. D. A, Rule 8C, appeal on the record of proceedings. The plaintiff attorney brought this action against his former client to recover $13,601.37 in unpaid legal fees under the terms of a professional services agreement Following a bench trial, a general finding was entered against the self-represented defendant, and the plaintiff was awarded $7,500.00 in damages. On appeal, the plaintiff contends that the trial judge’s award of only a portion of the damages he sought constituted an error of law. For the reasons stated below, the plaintiff’s appeal is dismissed.

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