Smothers v. Renander

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

BURNS, J.

Plaintiff-Appellee F. L. Smothers, Defendant-Appellant Arthur W. Renander, Jr., and Intervenor-Appellee Hawaiian Trust Company, Ltd. (HTC), were parties in a non-jury trial to determine the validity of and their respective rights under various oral and written agreements. The trial court found in favor of Smothers and HTC. Renander appeals the award of attorney’s fees and costs to the victors.

The specific issue is whether the award of costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees was authorized by statute, stipulation, agreement, or precedent and, if so, how much should…