Arista Floral Corporation v. HP Inc.

Summary

The Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the county court's ruling in an appeal involving an award of costs and attorney's fees. The court explained that pro se non-attorneys are not entitled to attorney's fees and that various attorney and administrative expenses are not recoverable as taxable costs.

Holdings

1. The trial court's ruling was affirmed; the appellate court found no basis to grant relief on the issues concerning costs and attorney's fees.
2. A non-attorney proceeding pro se is not entitled to an award of attorney's fees.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the trial court properly resolved the issues concerning the award of taxable costs and attorney's fees.
2. What standard of review applies to a trial court's cost award and to legal questions concerning the availability and classification of costs.
3. Whether non-attorneys proceeding pro se may recover attorney's fees.

Disposition

affirmed