Morris v Morris, 62 So.3d 1215
Jun 10, 2011OUTCOME: Trial court should have set the fee and cost award off against the $98,800 overpayment of alimony.
Former Husband appealed an award of attorney's fees.
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OUTCOME: Trial court should have set the fee and cost award off against the $98,800 overpayment of alimony.
Former Husband appealed an award of attorney's fees.
OUTCOME: Appellate court found no abuse of discretion.
Former Wife appeals termination of permanent alimony.
OUTCOME: Wavier of pre-judgment attorney's fees was against Florida public policy.
Provision in prenuptial agreement waived wife's entitlement to pre-judgment attorney's fees.
OUTCOME: The Circuit Court, Leon County, Janet E. Ferris, J., excluded testimony of expert witnesses, denied buyer's motion for continuance, and entered judgment on jury verdict for Department.
Department of Insurance, as receiver for self-insurance medical malpractice trust, brought action against buyer of trust's assets to recover for breach of contract on paying trust.
OUTCOME: Former Wife was entitled to one half of the passive income and appreciation.
Former Wife appealed an award of one half the value of a marital active asset account.
OUTCOME: Former Wife was not entitled to attorney's fees.
Former Husband appealed attorney's fee award.