Farrar v. Hobby, No. 91-990 (U.S. Supreme Court) (506 U.S. 103; 113 S.Ct. 566) (December 14, 1992) (Justice Thomas)
Here the Court held that although a plaintiff who wins nominal damages under 42 USC § 1983 is the "prevailing party", that does not automatically establish a right to receive attorneys fees which are based on the degree of success obtained.
In this case the Court upheld the denial of …
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