The Watkins Co v. Estate of Michael Storms

HORTON, Justice,

This is an appeal from an award of attorney fees. The Watkins Company, LLC (Watkins) appeals the award of attorney fees by the district court in Bonneville County to the Estate of Michael Storms (Storms) and Brownstone Companies, Inc. (Brownstone). Watkins brought this action in 2010 seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) and damages resulting from a breach of contract. Watkins was granted a TRO which was secured by a $10,000 bond. Storms and Brownstone counterclaimed, seeking damages resulting from the TRO.

After a seven day bench trial, Watkins was awarded $699.64 and…