Stier, Kent & Canady, Inc. v. Jackson

Goolsby, Judge:

This appeal arises out of a house remodeling contract between Earl and Antonio Jackson and Stier, Kent & Canady, Inc. and SK & C’s ensuing mechanic’s lien foreclosure action submitted to arbitration by consent order pursuant to the contract. The issue on appeal concerns whether the trial court erred in adding attorney fees and costs to the arbitration award. We reverse.

SK & C and the Jacksons entered into a contract for SK & C to renovate and remodel the Jacksons’ Charleston home. Upon the Jacksons’ refusal to pay, SK & C filed a mechanic’s lien for approximately $84,000 and…