Opinion ID: 2355739
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: conclusion

Text: We hold that Pursell was entitled to costs and attorney fees associated with the application and Final Decree because he was the prevailing party under the Water Agreement. The water court did not abuse its discretion in allowing Pursell's motion for costs and attorney fees after the fifteen-day deadline. The water court was also correct in awarding costs and attorney fees to both Sebesta and Pursell for defending Anderson's Motion to Enforce because it lacked substantial justification under section 13-17-102(4). Lastly, the water court erred in granting attorney fees and costs to Sebesta and Pursell for their work associated with Anderson's abandoned appeal and the fee issue itself. We remand to the water court to enter a judgment of the amount of attorney fees to be awarded consistent with our opinion. Further, pursuant to C.A.R. 37, we instruct that the water court calculate post-judgment interest from the date of the original judgment.