Yoder v. Hurst, 07ap-121 (9-20-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendants-appellants, Steve and Lisa Hurst, and Hurst Marketing Group, Inc. ("Hurst Marketing"), defaulted on a commercial lease with plaintiffs-appellees, Philip and Marjorie Yoder, and the Yoders filed suit to enforce their rights under the lease. The matter was heard by a magistrate in the trial court, who recommended judgment for the Yoders on all claims. The trial court adopted the magistrate's decision, entered judgment for the Yoders in the amount of $36,545.56, plus interest, and $18,812 for attorneys' fees.

The Hursts now appeal from that judgment, raising four…