HAGEMAN v. BROOKS

C930205DR; CA A99617.

976 P.2d 571 (1999)

159 Or. App. 17

Ruth HAGEMAN, Respondent, v. Michelle L. BROOKS, nka Michelle Todd, Appellant, and Troy G. Brooks, Respondent below.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided March 10, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George W. Kelly, Eugene, argued the cause and filed the brief for appellant.

Mark A. Johnson, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Findling & Johnson LLP.

Before EDMONDS, Presiding Judge, and ARMSTRONG and KISTLER, Judges.


KISTLER, J.

The question presented is whether a circuit court has statutory authority to award attorney fees in a proceeding brought pursuant to ORS 109.121(1)(c). We hold that, in the circumstances of this case, the court lacked authority and affirm.

Grandmother filed a petition to establish visitation rights with her grandchildren pursuant to ORS 109.121(1)(c),1 naming the grandchildren's parents as respondents. The trial court...

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