Palmer v. Patel CA6

Filed 12/30/14 Palmer v. Patel CA6

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

SIXTH APPELLATE DISTRICT

WILLIAM W. PALMER et al., H039336 (Santa Cruz County Plaintiffs and Appellants, Super. Ct. No. CV168214)

v.

CHANDRAVALLI PATEL et al.,

Defendants and Respondents.

William W. Palmer and Joanne L. Palmer (Palmers) appeal from the postjudgment order granting a motion for attorney fees and costs against them. They challenge the award of attorney fees under Civil Code section 17171 on multiple grounds. We find no abuse of discretion and affirm. I Procedural History The Palmers’ first amended complaint (hereinafter “the complaint”) alleged seven causes of action: (1) declaratory relief, (2) breach of contract, (3) breach of implied covenant of good faith and…