Legal Opinion
Baker v. Manter
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided January 31, 2001PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRudman, J.
[¶ 1] David and Roberta Manter appeal from the Superior Court’s (Kennebec, Marden, J.) award of $18,208.06 in attorney fees to John Baker. The Manters argue, inter alia, that given the American Rule, there is no legal basis for awarding Baker attorney fees. 2 We agree and vacate the award of attorney fees.
I. BACKGROUND
[¶ 2] John Baker brought a suit seeking, inter alia, preliminary and permanent injunctions enjoining the Manters from interfering with his and the public’s use of the Young Road, other and further relief as the court deemed appropriate, his costs, and punitive damages.
[¶ 3] In…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Hanover Insurance Co v. HaywardSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1983
- Linscott v. FoySupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1998
- Chiappetta v. LeBlondSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1988
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3Cited by15 opinions
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