Jones v. City of Billings

Annette Jones (Jones) appeals from the order of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, denying her postjudgment motion for attorney fees. We affirm.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the District Court abused its discretion in denying Jones’ motion for attorney fees.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Jones was employed by Mountain Harvest, a pizza crust factory in Billings, Montana. On October 15, 1993, she left work in her vehicle shortly after 3:00 p.m., accompanied by a passenger, Anthony Payton (Payton). Jones proceeded north on South 24th Street West. As she…