Last Chance Riding Stable, Inc. v. Stephens

Last Chance Riding Stable, Inc., obtained two judgments against Tommy and Debbie Stephens in the small claims department of Spokane County District Court. On Stephenses' appeal to Spokane County Superior Court, both judgments were reversed and both lawsuits were dismissed. Attorney fees were awarded to Stephenses. Last Chance seeks review of the dismissal and award of attorney fees. We affirm the dismissal, but reverse the attorney fee award.

Last Chance contends the Superior Court lacked jurisdiction because Stephenses filed their notice of appeal 19 days after the judgments were entered in…