Bunnell v. Bernau

Plaintiffs brought this action, alleging that defendants had interfered with their use of a water pipeline easement over defendants’ property. The trial court granted plaintiffs injunctive relief and awarded them damages for their costs of obtaining an alternative water supply and other costs that they incurred as a result of the interference. Defendants appeal the merits of the judgment, and plaintiffs cross-appeal from the trial court’s denial of attorney fees that they sought pursuant to ORS 20.080. We affirm on the appeal and reverse on the cross-appeal. Only the cross-appeal requires…