Levy v. Alfaro

OPINION

BARKER, Judge.

¶ 1 In this Opinion we address whether the term “reasonable expert witness fees” as used in Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 68(d) is limited to fees paid to expert witnesses for testifying at trial. Finding that term is not so limited, we affirm the trial court’s award of sanctions under Rule 68.

Pertinent Facts and Procedural Background, 1

¶2 Gordon Levy appeals from the trial court’s award of costs as sanctions to Sylvia and Jose Alfaro under Rule 68 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure. The award followed a jury verdict in favor of Levy on his claim for personal…