Legal Opinion

Joseph v. Houdaille-Duval-Wright Co.

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided July 30, 1968No. 68-53PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Per curiam

The only point involved in this appeal is whether or not the provisions of § *4627.0905 (2)1 limit reasonable attorney’s fees provided for in a construction contract secured by a surety bond.

The record on appeal reveals that Sam Joseph, a general contractor, entered into a sub-contract with the ap-pellee which provided, among other things, the following:

* * * ifc * * “* * * All past due payments will be subject to an interest rate of 6% per annum, together with all expenses of collection, including reasonable attorney’s fees which Buyer agrees to pay.”

The appellant, The Home Indemnity Company of…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Phoenix Indemnity Co. v. Union Finance Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1951
  2. Phoenix Indemnity Co. v. Board of Public InstructionDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1959
  3. In re Estate of FieldDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1960
  4. Dillman v. DillmanDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1958

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Michele Gergora v. R. L. Lapp Forming, Inc., Etc., Travelers Indemnity Co., Etc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1980
  2. R. W. King Construction Co. v. City of MelbourneDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1980
  3. Milgen Development, Inc. v. GoodmanDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1974
  4. Hyder v. Acousti Engineering Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1980
  5. Stubbs v. Maryland Casualty Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1969

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