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Richardson v. Miller, No. 01-1309 (1st Cir.) (279 F.3d 1) (January 29, 2002) (Judge Frank M. Coffin)

Loaded on March 1, 2002 published in Punch and Jurists March 11, 2002
Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Attorneys' Fees/Expenses.

This decision is noted for its discussion of the recent elimination of the “catalyst theory” which, for a long time, has justified the payment of legal fees in a civil rights suit; some say its elimination will drastically curb civil rights suits.

This case is noted for its brief discussion ...

 

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