Froman v. Kirland

JULY TERM 1999 Appellant, Alan Froman, sued appellees Rowena Kirland, her husband, Robert Kirland, and their corporation, Autohaus, over an alleged partnership agreement from which Froman was excluded. Froman eventually voluntarily dismissed Rowena when faced with her motion for summary judgment. The trial court awarded her attorney's fees and costs under sections 57.105 and 772.11, Florida Statutes (1995). Appellant challenges the award, both as to entitlement and amount. We affirm the trial court's ruling as to entitlement but reverse and remand for the trial court to separate from the amount of fees awarded to Rowena those fees incurred in defending Robert Kirland and the corporation.