Background: In "Brandt v. Bye," Alissa Brandt sued Brandon Robert Bye and others, alleging negligence related to a dog attack by a pitbull named Copper, owned by third parties Bryton Eagles and Kevin Bernadet. The incident occurred at a rental property owned by Bye.

Legal Issues: Brandt claimed that Bye and the other defendants knew or should have known of Copper's aggressive tendencies and failed to ensure the safety of the property. Bye contended that the dog's behavior was not foreseeable and that he had taken reasonable precautions by installing a fence to separate the dogs.

Held: The court dismissed Brandt’s claims, finding that Bye had not breached his duty of care. The court ruled that Bye, as a landlord, had acted prudently by installing a dog separation fence and attempting to mediate between the tenants. The actions of Copper were deemed sudden, unexpected, and not previously characteristic, thus not foreseeable by Bye.

Costs Award: Bye was deemed substantially successful in his defense, and therefore entitled to his legal costs. The court awarded costs on Scale B, although the exact total amount was not specified in the provided details of the judgment.