Kovac v. Crooked River Ranch Club & Maintenance Ass'n

Jefferson County denied plaintiffs application for a permit to operate his real estate business out of his residence in a development called Crooked River Ranch. Alleging collusion between the county and the development’s homeowner association, plaintiff sued the association for “Combination in Restraint of Trade” and “Interference with Business Relationship.” The trial court granted the association’s motion for summary judgment and, in a supplemental judgment, awarded costs, disbursements, and attorney fees. On appeal, we affirm the judgment, vacate the supplemental judgment, and remand.

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