Severson v. Hermann

HUNTLEY, Justice.

I

This is a personal injury action arising out of an accident which occurred when Severson was opérating a saw at the defendant’s home in Blaine County. Although a majority of the jury signed a verdict finding for Severson, he was denied recovery on the basis of comparative negligence. The jury found the defendant Hermann 5 percent negligent and plaintiff Severson 95 percent negligent.

This appeal solely addresses the issue of the propriety of an award of attorney’s fees and discretionary costs by the trial court to Hermann. After Severson was denied recovery on the basis of…