Florida District Courts of Appeal, 1985

Castillo v. Tracor Marine, Inc.

Florida District Courts of Appeal · Decided July 23, 1985 · Ferguson, Hendry, Hubbart

474 So. 2d 322; 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1789; 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 14438 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

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Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

Rolando Castillo appeals from a final order of the trial court denying his motion to assess attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to section 627.428, Florida Statutes (1983), following payment by Crown Life Insurance Co. of Castillo’s claim after the lawsuit was filed and prior to judgment. Because we find that the trial court’s ruling was in error, we reverse and remand to the trial court with directions to hold a hearing to determine an appropriate award of attorney’s fees and costs. Wollard v. Lloyd’s and Companies of Lloyd’s, 439 So.2d 217 (Fla. 1983).

Reversed and remanded with directions.

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