Mader v. Stephenson
Wyoming Supreme Court
552 P.2d 1114 (1976)
Relevant factsFree
Richard and Ena Mader (plaintiffs), who prevailed against Gladys Stephenson (defendant) and were awarded $1,000 plus interest in damages, appealed the denial of their request to also recover attorney fees, travel expenses, their own time, and other litigation-related expenses.
IssueFree
Whether, where parties have not contractually allocated expenses occasioned by lawsuits between them, a prevailing party in a breach of contract action is entitled to attorney fees, travel expenses, time, or other costs or expenses associated with prosecuting its legal claims.