Legal Opinion
Scott Fetzer Co. v. Weeks
Washington Supreme Court
Decided February 15, 1990No. 55426-9PublishedCited by 64 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDurham, J.
— The principal issue presented for decision is whether the fees awards provision of Washington's long-arm statute, RCW 4.28.185(5), authorizes an award of attorney fees when a foreign defendant prevails on jurisdictional grounds. We hold that it does. Additionally, we offer *111some guidance on the scope and amount of fees awards that properly may be made under this statute.
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Respondent The Scott Fetzer Company, Kirby Company Division (Kirby), a vacuum cleaner manufacturer, commenced this action in the Superior Court for Spokane County on July 14, 1986. Kirby named petitioner Dwight's Discount…
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