Kjesbo v. Ricks

OPINION

PETERSON, Judge.

In an action for tortious interference with a contract to purchase agricultural land, Randy, Karen and Valerie Ricks and Douglas Daniels appeal from a summary judgment in favor of respondent Noel Kjesbo. The Ricks and Daniels also challenge the trial court’s award of attorney fees to Kjesbo and respondent Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Respondent Metropolitan Life Insurance Company seeks review of the trial court’s denial of its motion for attorney fees against Kjesbo. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

In 1988, respondent Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Met Life)…