Legal Opinion
Lockhart v. Greive
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided August 3, 1992No. 28508-4-IPublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtScholfield, J.
Steven A. Lockhart appeals from an order dismissing his breach of contract and professional negligence claims against his former attorneys, John W. Murphy and David A. Welts. Respondents/cross appellants Murphy and Welts appeal the amount of attorney's fees and costs awarded them by the trial court under RCW 4.84.185 and CR 11. We affirm the summary judgment of dismissal and reverse the award of attorney's fees and costs to respondents.
Facts
On March 20, 1983, Lockhart sustained personal injuries when he lost control of his motorcycle at a railroad crossing in Snohomish County. He contacted…
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