Legal Opinion
Harrison v. Whitt
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided April 2, 1985No. 6197-3-IIIPublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGreen, C.J.
Two independent aerial applicators sprayed herbicides to kill the weeds in wheat fields that adjoined the Harrisons' alfalfa field. The alfalfa crop was severely damaged by 2,4-D. A jury found that Dennis Buddrius, d/b/a Red Baron Aviation, caused the damage and absolved Peyton Whitt, d/b/a Whitt Aviation.
Buddrius appeals contending there was insufficient evidence to support the verdict and the court erred in awarding attorney fees to the Harrisons under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
Robert and Lillian Harrison farm in Stevens County growing wheat and alfalfa. Mr. Harrison hired Mr.…
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