Shafer v. Kings Tire Service, Inc.

DAVIS, Justice.

Scott Shafer (hereinafter “Mr. Shafer”) 1 appeals fi-om an award of attorney’s fees granted to him by the Circuit Court of Mercer County against Kings Tire Service, Matthew King and Sam King (hereinafter “the Kings”). The circuit court’s attorney’s fees award was granted after Mr. Shafer accepted the Kings’ offer of judgment made pursuant to West Virginia Rule of Civil Procedure 68(a). Mr. Shafer requested a total award of $67,684.40 which included $17,227.30 in expenses and $50,457.50 for attorney’s fees. He was awarded $25,000. Having reviewed the parties’ briefs, heard oral…