Robert Kint Glover, Gerald Kiefer, Marjorie R. Kiefer Marital Trust, Blair A. Kiefer Family Trust, Jane Raeleen…

Summary

The court affirmed the water court’s jurisdiction, merits rulings, and award of trial-level attorney fees. It held that the complaint presented water matters because resolving the claims required determining the scope of rights to use water, that related tort and statutory claims fell within ancillary jurisdiction, and that personal service rather than resume notice was sufficient. The court also awarded appellate attorney fees on specified frivolous arguments and remanded for determination of their amount.