Wachovia SBA Lending, Inc. v. Kraft

¶1 — Deanna Kraft and Wachovia SBA Lending, Inc., doing business as Wachovia Small Business Capital, became embroiled in a dispute about whether Kraft owed Wachovia payment in connection with a loan. After moving unsuccessfully for summary judgment, Wachovia voluntarily dismissed its suit against Kraft without prejudice under CR 41. Kraft asked for attorney fees and costs, which the trial court denied. We must consider whether, in light of the voluntary dismissal, Kraft is a “prevailing party” as that term is used in RCW 4.84.330. Kraft also asks us to consider whether the trial court erred…