Bentley v. Hickory Coal Corp.

OPINION

HUNTER, Judge:

This appeal involves an Order of Contempt against Appellant, Dennis J. Downing, who had been the lawyer for two families named Bentley. The trial court assessed an attorney fee against Downing for Appellees, Taylor, Boudreaux, and Cannon. Downing appeals. This appeal is a companion case to Bentley v. Hickory Coal Co., Inc., No. 78,014 (consolidated with No. 78,015), also decided this day.

Trial Court History

Jess and Lela Bentley filed suit against Sweetwater Coal Company in February, 1986, alleging damage to their home from Sweetwater’s blasting operations. Basil and…