Espy v. Quinlan

¶1 The Plaintiff, Hugh Espy, commenced this action in the District Court for the Sixteenth Judicial District in Rosebud County and alleged that the Defendants, Joe and Joan Quinlan, interfered with his ditch easement. The Defendants filed a counterclaim in which they alleged interference with their road easement. Joe Quinlan was subsequently dismissed from the action. The District Court entered judgment for Espy on his claim and for Joan Quinlan on her counterclaim. The District Court ordered Quinlan to pay Espy’s attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to § 70-17-112(5), MCA. Quinlan appeals the…