Beatty v. Poitier

Summary

The Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed the award of $1,500 in attorney fees against Abby Poitier after she voluntarily dismissed her modification complaint on the day of trial. The court held that the district court retained authority to consider Brian Beatty’s fee request because it was included in his pending counterclaim, and that the fee award was not an abuse of discretion because the complaint was frivolous or pursued for delay or harassment. The court also concluded that the fees awarded were reasonable.