Hanzel v. Marler

Frank Hanzel, plaintiff, appeals from the denial of his motion for a new trial under § 25-11-103, MCA, by the District Court of the Tenth Judicial District, Fergus County. We affirm and remand for a determination of the amount of attorney fees.

The issues raised on appeal are:

1. Whether the District Court erred in denying plaintiff’s motion for a new trial based on irregularities in the proceedings.

2. Whether the District Court erred in failing to award Hanzel his attorney fees.

Hanzel owns and operates an electrical contracting business in Lewistown, Montana. Defendant, Brian Marler, entered…