Bennett v. American Learning Systems of Boca Delray, Inc.

Appellant filed an appeal from a judgment in favor of appellee, based upon a jury verdict awarding appellant no damages for slander. The appellee cross-appeals the court’s denial of attorney’s fees pursuant to an offer of judgment. The court determined that the offer was invalid because it failed to state whether it included attorney’s fees and punitive damages. We affirm the appeal on all issues raised. We reverse as to the cross-appeal, holding that where there was no claim for attorney’s fees or punitive damages raised in the pleadings, the court erred in striking the claim.

Appellant filed…