Shearer v. Mundt

OPINION

Paul Shearer appeals from the denial of his motion for attorney's fees, claiming that, as a prevailing party, he is entitled to fees under Alaska Civil Rule 82. Shearer, a pro se litigant, argues that the trial court erred in relying on Alaska Federal Savings and Loan Ass'n v. Bernhardt 1 to deny him attorney's fees. He claims that Alaska Federal Savings does not apply to him and that the court failed to give sufficient reasons for denying his motion for fees. In the alternative, he argues that this court should overrule Alaska Federal Savings in light of the Alaska Judicial Council's…