Selsnick v. Horton

OPINION

By the Court,

Mowbray, C. J.:

THE FACTS

Appellant Frances Selsnick commenced an action for legal malpractice against Attorney Richard Horton. Appellant’s claims of negligence were based upon three grounds: (1) respondent Horton’s failure to prosecute an appeal of a summary judgment granted in favor of First Commercial Title; (2) Horton’s dismissal, without prejudice, of a claim against Union Federal; and (3) Horton’s advice to appellant to release certain funds pursuant to a stipulation. A jury awarded appellant $52,126.80. A postjudgment motion for new trial was granted primarily on the…