BURNS v. MILLER

No. 52572-2.

107 Wn.2d 778 (1987)

733 P.2d 522

THEODORE A. BURNS, Respondent, v. EARL L. MILLER, ET AL, Petitioners.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

March 5, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Martin Godsil and Phillip T. Hutchinson (of Casey, Pruzan & Kovarik), for petitioners.

Christopher J. Bell and Bertha Fitzer, for respondent.


DOLLIVER, J.

Defendant Miller Marine Corporation challenges a Court of Appeals decision reversing the trial court's award of attorney fees in an action involving a possessory lien. The Court of Appeals held the award of attorney fees was not authorized under RCW 60.08.

Plaintiff Theodore Burns hired defendant Miller Marine Corporation to remodel and repair his sailboat. In time, Burns sued Miller Marine Corporation and Earl L. Miller and his wife for damages...

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