Christensen v. Abbott

OAKS, Justice:

In an earlier appeal, this case was remanded for the limited purpose of determining whether defendant Abbott was required to compensate plaintiff Christensen for services as an agistor from April 28, 1976, to April 16, 1977. Christensen v. Abbott, Utah, 595 P.2d 900 (1979). The district court thereafter awarded Christensen a quantum meruit recovery of $29,851.66. Both parties now appeal that judgment, contesting the amount of recovery. Christensen also seeks attorney fees for this appeal.

Abbott and Christensen were involved in a joint cattle ranching operation, which began in…