Stanley Smith & Sons, Inc. v. Dumas

This action in circuit court to enforce an arbitration award by foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien arises out of a construction contract dispute between Stanley Smith & Sons, Inc. (the contractor) and I. Barton Dumas d/b/a I.B.’s (the owner). Along with the enforcement of the arbitration award, the contractor sought attorney fees both for the arbitration and for the circuit court action. In an order of summary judgment, the trial judge confirmed the award and granted foreclosure of the mechanic’s lien, but denied all attorney fees. The contractor appeals from the denial of attorney fees in the…