Opinion ID: 874077
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 8

Heading: Are Defendants Entitled to an Award of Attorney Fees on Appeal?

Text: Defendants seek an award of attorney fees on appeal pursuant to Idaho Code sections 12-120(3) and 12-121, 42 U.S.C. section 1988, and I.R.C.P. 54(e)(1). With the exception of Idaho Code section 12-120(3), Defendants do not present any argument as to how the other statutes and the rule of civil procedure apply. Therefore, we will not address their request under them. Goldman v. Graham, 139 Idaho 945, 947, 88 P.3d 764, 766 (2004). Pursuant to Idaho Code section 12-120(3), the University is entitled to an award of attorney fees on appeal incurred in defending against Plaintiff's claim that the University breached his employment contract. Because the Plaintiff did not allege a commercial transaction with the other Defendants, they are not entitled to an award under this statute.