Contreras v. Rubley

TROUT, Justice.

This case involves a personal injury action brought by respondents Ramiro G. Contreras and Omar Baeza Martinez against appellant Clare B. Rubley as a result of a three-car accident. A jury found Contreras and Baeza Martinez were entitled to a portion of their damages caused by the accident. Contreras claimed less than $25,000 in damages and was awarded attorney fees under I.C. § 12-120(4). Baeza Martinez’s claim for damages was significantly more than $25,000 and the trial court awarded him attorney fees under I.R.C.P. 37(c). Rubley now appeals those attorney fee awards.

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