Hill v. Longini’s Empirical Analysis
767 F.2d 332 · 1985
Citation profile
1 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Applies 42 U.S.C. § 1988
Relies on Hensley v. Eckerhart · Hughes v. Rowe · Maher v. Gagne · Larry Nadeau v. Raymond A. Helgemoe, Warden, New Hampshire State Prison · Mary Beth v. City of Chicago Tikalsky
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“may be considered a prevailing party under section 1988 if plaintiff's action was 'vexatious, frivolous, or brought to harass or embarrass the defendant,'”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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