Crittell v. Bingo

OPINION

BRYNER, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Edmond and Elma Crittell, the proponents of a will held to be invalid and fraudulent, appeal the superior court’s award of full attorney’s fees under Alaska Civil Rule 82, contending that the rule does not apply to probate proceedings. Alternatively, the Crit-tells argue that the trial court abused its discretion by awarding enhanced fees under Rule 82. Because Rule 82 fees may be awarded under the probate code in eases of fraudulently brought claims, we affirm the trial court’s award.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

This is the second time this case has come…