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Dynabilt Technology International Corp. v. Warren Henry Automobiles, Inc.

Citations: 755 So. 2d 765; 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 3965Docket: No. 3D99-1786

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; April 5, 2000; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The trial court's decision to assess attorney's fees against Dynabilt Technology International Corporation is affirmed; however, the specific amount of fees awarded is reversed due to a lack of explicit findings regarding the number of hours reasonably spent on litigation and the appropriate hourly rate. The case is remanded solely for these findings to be made. The other points raised by the appellant are determined to lack merit. The decision is affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded for further proceedings.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Additional Claims

Application: The appellate court found no merit in the additional points raised by the appellant.

Reasoning: The other points raised by the appellant are determined to lack merit.

Assessment of Attorney's Fees

Application: The trial court affirmed the decision to impose attorney's fees on Dynabilt Technology International Corporation but required further findings to determine the exact amount.

Reasoning: The trial court's decision to assess attorney's fees against Dynabilt Technology International Corporation is affirmed; however, the specific amount of fees awarded is reversed due to a lack of explicit findings regarding the number of hours reasonably spent on litigation and the appropriate hourly rate.

Partial Affirmance and Reversal

Application: The decision was affirmed in part and reversed in part, with specific instructions for further proceedings on remand.

Reasoning: The decision is affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded for further proceedings.

Requirement for Explicit Findings

Application: The case is remanded for the trial court to make explicit findings on the number of hours and hourly rate used to calculate attorney's fees.

Reasoning: The case is remanded solely for these findings to be made.