Israel v. Leachman

This is an appeal from an order denying a claim for attorney fees under the Consumer Protection Act, Idaho Code § 48-608. The claim was asserted when the appellants (Israels) brought suit over certain structural and water problems that arose with respect to a manufactured home the Israels had purchased from the Leachmans. The Israels’ complaint alleged breach of contract, fraud and violation of the Consumer Protection Act. The ease went to trial, and the jury found a Consumer Protection Act violation but no intentional misrepresentation. The district court held that each party prevailed in…