Stufflebean v. Brown

This is an action for dissolution of a domestic partnership, a nonmarital relationship of individuals who have cohabited for a substantial period of time. On the merits, we affirmed the judgment of the trial court without opinion. Stufflebean v. Brown, 145 Or App 484, 928 P2d 367 (1996). Respondent now petitions for an award of attorney fees pursuant to ORS 107.105(5) and for an award of costs. We deny the petition for attorney fees and allow costs in the amount of $204.10.

In Brazell v. Meyer, 42 Or App 179, 600 P2d 460 (1979), we said in a footnote that, when a trial court ruled that it…