Reeves v. National Hydraulics Co.

This is an action arising out of a casualty insurance contract. Defendant, Forest Industries Insurance Exchange, appeals from a judgment based upon a jury verdict in favor of plaintiffs. Plaintiffs cross-appeal, seeking review of the trial court’s failure to award reasonable attorney fees as part of their costs. ORS 743.114, post. Defendant National Hydraulics Company is not a party to this appeal. We affirm.

Plaintiffs’ truck and log loader were insured against casualty loss by defendant. They were damaged as the result of an accident. Plaintiffs’ third amended complaint alleged two counts,…