Richter v. Trimberger

Ronald L. Richter appeals a trial court judgment awarding attorney's fees to Donald J. and Barbara J. Trimberger. We affirm.

Richter and Trimberger were good friends who had been involved in a kelping operation in Alaska. In the fall of 1977, they discussed forming a partnership or shareholding in the future construction and ownership of a large fishing vessel. In the spring of 1978, Trimberger acquired financing for the Brittany, but Richter's application for a loan to become a partner in the venture was not approved. The parties discussed an alternative means for Richter to acquire an…