Architectural Resources, Inc. v. Rakey

SHRUM, Chief Judge.

Architectural Resources, Inc. (ARI) and JCA Architects, Inc. (JCA) 1 complain on appeal that the trial court erred in taxing expert witness fees as costs. We agree and reverse and remand with directions on that issue.

In a second point, ARI contends that the trial court abused its discretion as to the size of an attorney fee award. We disagree and affirm the trial court’s judgment against ARI for $35,000 in attorney fees.

ARI brought this action against Donald J. Rakey and Shirley J. Rakey (Rakeys) seeking damages of $5,503.86, the balance allegedly due ARI on a “Stipulated…