Robert Camel Contracting, Inc. v. Krautscheid

In this breach of contract action, plaintiff appeals from the supplemental judgment awarding attorney fees to defendants, and defendants cross-appeal. Plaintiff argues that the trial court erred in utilizing the “net judgment” approach in determining that defendants were the sole prevailing party, and should have determined who the prevailing party was on a claim-by-claim basis. On cross-appeal, defendants argue that the trial court erred in reducing its award of attorney fees. We agree with plaintiff. Accordingly, we reverse and remand on the appeal, and dismiss the cross-appeal as moot.

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