Bennett Blum, M.D., Inc. v. Cowan Law Office of Rand Haddock

OPINION

VÁSQUEZ, Judge.

¶ 1 In this action arising out of a contract, appellants Connie Cowan and the Law Office of Rand Haddock, PLC (Haddock) appeal from the trial court’s post-judgment award of attorney fees in favor of appellee Bennett Blum, M.D., Inc. (Blum). 2 For the reasons set forth below, we vacate the award and remand for further proceedings.

Factual and Procedural Background

¶ 2 Haddock represented Cowan in a contested will proceeding involving the sale of Cowan’s deceased father’s ranch (will litigation). Haddock and Cowan signed a contract under which Blum agreed to provide…