District Court of Appeal of Florida November 6, 2002, No. 4D01-4195 (Ostrich America Corp. v. Broward Water Consultants, Inc.)

PER CURIAM.

We find no abuse of discretion in the trial judge’s order striking appellant’s pleadings and entering judgment in favor of appellees. We reverse the orders on the cross-appeal. As the parties “recovering judgment,” appellees were entitled to costs pursuant to section 57.041(1), Florida Statutes (2001). Also, appellees are entitled to an award of attorney’s fees under section 768.