Legal Opinion
Bergmann v. Boyce
Nevada Supreme Court
Decided July 30, 1993No. 22983PublishedCited by 93 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
2Per curiam
Fred and Harriett Boyce and their daughter Martha Boyce (collectively referred to as “the Boyces”) sued their former attorney Roger Bergmann and his law firm (collectively referred to as “Bergmann”), alleging six causes of action. Only one of the Boyces’ claims was submitted to the jury, which returned a verdict in favor of Bergmann. Bergmann subsequently moved for an award of $84,840.50 in attorney’s fees pursuant to NRCP 68 (offer of judgment), NRS 18.010(2)(b) (award of fees for defense of groundless claims), and as sanctions under NRCP 11. Bergmann also moved for an award of…
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