Blue Mountain Service Corp. v. Zlateff

—On November 25, 1987, the Benton County Superior Court awarded Blue Mountain Service Corporation a judgment for $1,425 past due rent against Marvel Zlateff, d/b/a Marvel's Mini Gym. The court denied Blue Mountain's request for costs and attorney fees:

The Court: . . . I'm not going to grant costs in this case. It should have been filed in District Court to start with. These $1500 cases should not have been here.

Mr. Walker: I believe we are entitled to attorney's fees in the lease. . . .

The Court: I don't think you're entitled to anything if you file in the wrong court.

Mr. Walker: This is…