Opinion ID: 1925734
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Failure to Apply the Correct Legal Standard

Text: [¶ 10.] Although Judge Tice explained the reasons for reducing Atchison's fees, the explanation did not apply the correct legal standard in determining whether the attorney fees were just and reasonable. Consequently, the court did not regularly pursue its authority. We, therefore, remand for the Seventh Judicial Circuit to apply the correct standard and procedure. On remand, Judge Tice is to reconsider the reasonableness of Atchison's attorney fees by taking into consideration all of the reasonableness factors and by giving an explanation based on those factors. [¶ 11.] In light of our ruling, the other issues counsel raises need not be addressed. [¶ 12.] GILBERTSON, Chief Justice, and KONENKAMP, and ZINTER, Justices, concur. [¶ 13.] SABERS, Justice, concurs specially.