ARMSTRONG, Judge.
Plaintiff appeals a verdict for defendant in a negligence action. We write only to address whether a trial court has authority under ORCP 36 C to issue a protective order that includes an award of attorney fees as a discovery expense. We conclude that it does have that authority.
Before trial, plaintiff notified defendant that he intended to perpetuate the testimony of several witnesses in California. In accordance with ORCP 39 I,
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