Collins v. City of Bryant

I disagree with the majority’s use of Rule 60 to reinstate the attorney’s-fee award. We should affirm the circuit court’s decision to vacate the award. Doing so would respect a prior precedent from this court, fundamental notions of fairness, and no case from our supreme court requires otherwise.

In November 2010, the circuit court held a trial on the plaintiffs’ complaint. The main issue tried was whether a city employee was authorized to contract with the Collinses on the location of a storm-drainage easement on the Collinses’ property. The jury found for the Collinses and returned a $70,000…