Temple v. Kors

Outcome: Trial Court ruling in favor of plaintiff affirmed.

Description: Plaintiff Temple sue defendant, a professional adoption facilitator, for misrepresentation in connection with an adoption proceeding, but elected for personal reasons to dismiss the case. The defendant sought a "prevailing party" fee award pursuant to Family Code section 8635. The trial court denied the motion, and defendant appealed. The court of appeal affirmed the trial court's ruling in favor of plaintiff.