Legal Opinion
Walleri v. Federal Home Loan Bank
Court of Appeals of Oregon
Decided December 16, 1992No. C 91 0012 MI; CA A71724PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtRichardson, P. J.
Employer appeals the circuit court judgment awarding claimant’s counsel’s additional fees under former ORS 656.388(2). It argues that the circuit court did not have jurisdiction, because its statutory authority had been repealed. We reverse.
In March, 1989, claimant filed a workers’ compensation claim. Employer’s subsequent denial was overturned by the referee on April 1, 1991. Claimant’s counsel requested $33,000 attorney fees, but the referee awarded him $10,000. The attorney filed a petition for additional fees in the circuit court pursuant to former ORS 656.388(2)1 on June 13,1991.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Saif Corp. v. HerronCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 1992
- Libby v. Southern Pacific Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1923
- Moss v. WoodcockOregon Supreme Court · 1923
- Russell v. Pacific Maritime Ass'nCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 1972
- Trueblood v. HEALTH DIV., DEPT. OF HUMAN RES.Court of Appeals of Oregon · 1977
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Murphy Citizens Advisory Committee v. Josephine CountyCourt of Appeals of Oregon · 1995