Chavez v. Markham

Gernon, J.:

Michael Markham sued three parties, including Carlos Chavez, for injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. After all claims were settled prior to trial, Markham filed a motion for attorney fees from Chavez, pursuant to K.S.A. 1993 Supp. 60-2006. The district court denied Markham’s motion on the ground that his total claim against all defendants in the case exceeded the statutory maximum of $7,500. Markham appeals that decision.

This lawsuit was previously before the Court of Appeals as Markham v. Chavez, No. 68,048, unpublished opinion filed January 8, 1993. The issue in…