Brannon v. Persons

Citations

• 2018 Ohio 114

Syllabus

The trial court did not err in rendering summary judgment in favor of Appellees on their claim for attorney fees, as Appellant failed to submit any evidence that created a genuine issue of material fact regarding the reasonableness of the fees. Further, assuming for the sake of argument that the action was more properly based on quantum meruit rather than breach of contract, no prejudice occurred. Appellees also asked the court for equitable relief, and Appellant failed to provide the court with any evidence to challenge the fees that were requested. Appellant was entitled under the law to discharge her attorneys, but she was not entitled to breach the settlement agreement in an attempt to recover more money than the sum to which she had agreed. Finally, Appellant failed to submit any evidence indicating that Appellees committed legal malpractice. Affirmed.