Barnes v. Bob Godfrey Pontiac, Inc.

Defendant appeals from a judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $134.48, plus costs, and an award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $500. The case was tried to the court, without a jury, and on appeal defendant contends that there was insufficient evidence to permit a finding that it was negligent. It also contends that the award of attorney’s fees to plaintiff under ORS 20.080 was error.

We need not detail the facts. It is sufficient to state that plaintiffs took their automobile to defendant for routine maintenance, including an oil and oil filter change. There is evidence that…