Wilkerson v. Johnson

Alvin Wilkerson appeals a final order awarding him attorney’s fees and costs, asserting that the trial court erred in reducing the number of hours reasonably expended for the purpose of the fee award without making specific findings and in reducing the amount of costs awarded below the amount of costs actually incurred for investigation. For the reasons set forth below, we agree, and reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Henry David Johnson, appellee, filed a two-count complaint against Wilkerson seeking replevin of a tractor and implements. Johnson obtained…