Legal Opinion
Dunn v. Rainier National Bank
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided August 6, 1986No. 13755-7-IPublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtGrosse, J.
The principal issue in this appeal is the propriety of the trial court's award of $19,107.95 in attorney's fees in a guardianship accounting. No aspect of the accounting itself is challenged.
Martha Merle Dunn and Western Surety Company appeal a judgment of $32,481, over half of which was for attorney's fees. Dunn was appointed guardian of the estate of Rose M. Hallauer in 1973. On the petition of Hallauer's daughter, Mary Hallauer, she was removed October 31, 1980, by an order which also appointed Rainier National Bank successor guardian of the estate. The change in guardians was initiated…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Hensley v. EckerhartSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
- In Re the Estate of LarsonWashington Supreme Court · 1985
- Structurals Northwest, Ltd. v. Fifth & Park Place, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1983
- In Re the Guardianship of IvarssonWashington Supreme Court · 1962
- In Re Hamilton's EstateWashington Supreme Court · 1968
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- In Re HallauerCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1986