Legal Opinion
Beckmann v. Spokane Transit Authority
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 5, 1987No. 53092-1PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDore, J.
A successful personal injury plaintiff asks this court to award her reasonable attorney's fees pursuant to RCW 4.84.250 because the amount of recovery was less than $5,000.
Facts
The petitioner, Virginia Beckmann, was involved in a traffic accident with Doug Grover, who at the time was driving a bus for the Spokane Transit Authority. She filed a complaint against Grover and Spokane Transit but, because the case involved a claim for personal injuries, pursuant to RCW 4.28.360 she did not plead a specific amount in damages. She did, however, request reasonable attorney's fees and costs. At no…
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