Opinion
Case No: 04-70089.
November 21, 2007
ORDER
I. INTRODUCTION
This matter is before the Court on the Letter of Richard and Mary Hoyer ("Plaintiffs") (Doc. #89) and Scott Comb's ("Combs") Motion for In Camera Inspection (Doc. #88) and documents submitted by Combs, to reduce their liability for the award of attorney fees and costs against them because of an inability to satisfy.
II. BACKGROUND
In its Order Awarding Attorney Fees and Costs and Granting Withdrawal of Counsel, the Court imposed fees and costs of $8,825 against Combs and $981 against Plaintiffs. The Court stated if either party was unable to satisfy the award they should submit supporting documentation to the Court by November 5, 2007. Both parties made timely submissions to the Court.
After reviewing the submissions of Plaintiffs and Combs, the Court finds both are unable to satisfy the full award against them because of their severely limited financial circumstances. Accordingly, the Court reduces the liability of both parties. See Baker v. Greater Kansas City Laborers Welfare Fund, 716 F. Supp. 1229, 1231 (W.D. Mo. 1989).
III. CONCLUSION
Plaintiffs remain liable for $100 dollars and Combs remains liable for $882.80 dollars. Combs may make his payments in eight equal monthly installments. The Hoyer's only payment and Combs' first payment are payable December 21, 2007.
IT IS ORDERED.