Johnson v. Johnson

Smith, Presiding Justice.

The appellee, Otto Y. Johnson, brought a complaint for modification of alimony on November 25, 1980. The appellant, Helen Ricks Johnson, filed her answer and sought attorney fees in connection with the defense of the action. A jury found in favor of the appellant, and she was awarded court costs and attorney fees. The appellee’s motion for new trial was granted; however, four years later, the appellee’s motion to dismiss was granted over the appellant’s objection.

The appellant contends that her answer and prayer for attorney fees and expenses of litigation sought…