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U.S. v. $16,500 in U.S. Currency, No. Civ. No. 97-946-FR (D.Or.) (48 F.Supp.2d 1268) (May 8, 1999) (Judge Helen J. Frye)

Here the Court held that where the Government's position in litigating an in rem forfeiture proceeding was not justified, the successful claimants were entitled to attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.

Citing Commissioner, INS v. Jean, 496 U.S. 154, 158, the Court stated: "[E]ligibility for a fee ...

 

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