Legal Opinion
Sopena v. Rowland Coffee Roasters, Inc.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided July 8, 1998No. 97-2706PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Per curiam
Marcio Sopeña (“Sopeña”) appeals an order denying Sopena’s motion for attorney’s fees and costs following a voluntary dismissal by Rowland Coffee Roasters (“Rowland”).
Initially, we note that an order denying or awarding attorney’s fees and costs after a voluntary dismissal is properly reviewed by petition for writ of certiorari. See Chatlos v. City of Hallandale, 220 So.2d 353, 354 (Fla.1968); O.A.G. Corp. v. Britamco Underwriters, Inc., 707 So.2d 785, 786 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998). We therefore treat this appeal as a petition for writ of certiorari, grant the petition, and quash the order of the…
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