Consequently, we remanded to the trial court for determination of a reasonable amount. On remand, plaintiffs filed a motion for entry of judgment for attorney fees and costs. Defendant objected, on a variety of grounds, including those discussed below. Defendant requested reconsideration and findings. That request was denied.
Plaintiffs respond at two levels.
First, they contend that the trial court resolved that issue in their favor before the first appeal and that we affirmed that holding in Quality Contractors I . After the trial on the merits, and before the first appeal, plaintiffs petitioned for fees. Defendant objected on a variety of grounds, including that her offer of compromise precluded plaintiffs from recovering fees. The hasty and unfortunate use of the term 'verdict' at deposition does not persuade me that Plaintiff is not the prevailing party on the verdict. It does not, because if Plaintiff is entitled to attorney fees, the judgment including attorney fees will exceed that amount.