Legal Opinion
The Co., Inc. v. Trion Energy
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided July 12, 1988No. 67421PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ALMA WILSON, Justice:
The basic issue before this Court is whether the party against whom judgment on an open account and for damages to equipment has been awarded, may nevertheless be awarded attorneys’ fees. We hold that under the facts of this case, the award of attorneys’ fees to the party who prevailed and successfully defended a lien foreclosure claim is proper. 42 O.S.1981, § 176.
The appellant (plaintiff) sued the appellee (defendant) in an action to enforce a lien, and in the alternative, for rent due and for damages to rental equipment. The trial court found for the defendant on the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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