Franklin Credit Management Corp. v. Friedenberg

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• concluding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in finding that appellant’s attempt to have the court interpret a statute in a manner contrary to its specific terms was substantially frivolous, groundless, or vexatious
• noting that an appellate court may look to transcripts for bench findings of fact and conclusions of law pertaining to award of attorney's fees under OCGA § 9-15-14
• affirming judgment of liability for fees under OCGA § 9-15-14 (b) and finding that party waived alleged error arising from trial court's failure to consider settlement offers
• although not recited in the written order, the trial court’s determination during the evidentiary hearing that attorney fees were reasonable and necessary was sufficient as to that issue
• “the trial court must limit the fees award to those fees incurred because of the sanctionable conduct”
• appellate court could consider the hearing transcript in determining whether trial court made sufficient factual findings to support an award of attorney fees under OCGA § 9-15-14

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