Millard v. Hyplains Dressed Beef, Inc.

In this appeal we are presented with the question of sanctions against an attorney and in the cross-appeal with the grants of summary judgments. The defense counsel in wrongful death actions has appealed the denial of attorney fees and costs, asserting that the wrongful death claims were frivolous and that plaintiffs’ counsel should be ordered to pay appellants’ attorney fees and court costs as provided in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-824(2) (Reissue 1989).

The defendants-appellants assign as error the trial court’s denial of their motions for attorney fees and the trial court’s rulings on evidentiary…