Czerwinsky v. Lieske

SWANSTROM, Judge.

This appeal involves the award of certain costs and denial of attorney fees in a personal injury action. Joyce Czerwinsky, aka Joyce Lieske, appeals from the district court’s memorandum decision and order regarding costs and fees. We affirm.

The underlying action arose from an auto accident where Dan Lieske was the driver, and Joyce was the passenger. Joyce’s complaint alleged that her damages were in excess of the jurisdictional limits of the magistrate division, but did not plead any maximum amount. A jury found that Dan had negligently caused the accident and awarded Joyce…