Gallegos v. Lloyd

OPINION

McHUGH, Judge:

¶ 1 Appellants James Lloyd and Julie Lloyd (the Lloyds) appeal the trial court’s award of attorney fees to Appellees Andrew Gallegos and Joan Gallegos (the Gallegoses). We reverse.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 On August 6, 2004, the Gallegoses filed a complaint against the Lloyds for trespass, negligence, and quiet title, alleging that the Lloyds built their home on property that belonged to the Gallegoses. The Lloyds conceded that their home encroached upon the Gallegoses’ property; however, they disputed “the nature and amount[ ] of damages.” After discovery and about six weeks prior…