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Page 794
... fact , one professor traces the reason for gen- eral rule in this country that fees are not recoverable , to the fact that in the code in the 19th century in New York there was a provision that the legislature inserted in the act ...
... fact , one professor traces the reason for gen- eral rule in this country that fees are not recoverable , to the fact that in the code in the 19th century in New York there was a provision that the legislature inserted in the act ...
Page 796
... fact of life that many lawyers have overheads which they have to maintain . Unless they have what they consider to be an adequate cashflow they are not going to be able to maintain their offices . I am curious if you had an opportunity ...
... fact of life that many lawyers have overheads which they have to maintain . Unless they have what they consider to be an adequate cashflow they are not going to be able to maintain their offices . I am curious if you had an opportunity ...
Page 798
... fact remains that the legal profession is not nearly as accessible to the People as the minimum requirements of equal justice demand ; and the fault is not entirely that of the Bar . In these remarks I shall address myself to the ...
... fact remains that the legal profession is not nearly as accessible to the People as the minimum requirements of equal justice demand ; and the fault is not entirely that of the Bar . In these remarks I shall address myself to the ...
Page 804
... fact that since the decisions of the Supreme Court in Piggie Park and Mills , only six federal appellate decisions have reversed lower court rulings in this area , and five of those decisions reversed the denial of fees by the lower ...
... fact that since the decisions of the Supreme Court in Piggie Park and Mills , only six federal appellate decisions have reversed lower court rulings in this area , and five of those decisions reversed the denial of fees by the lower ...
Page 807
... fact were the culprits . So our argument was in essence that since they could not bring the suit and since they were causing the final ruin of the tribe , literally , they should pay the attorney fees commensurate with what they 807.
... fact were the culprits . So our argument was in essence that since they could not bring the suit and since they were causing the final ruin of the tribe , literally , they should pay the attorney fees commensurate with what they 807.
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Page 1228 - In any action or proceeding under this title the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the Commission or the United States, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs, and the Commission and the United States shall be liable for costs the same as a private person.
Page 1363 - ... any profit realized by him from any purchase and sale, or any sale and purchase, of any equity security of such issuer (other than an exempted security) within any period of less than six months, unless such security was acquired in good faith in connection with a debt previously contracted...
Page 1363 - For the purpose of preventing the unfair use of information which may have been obtained by such beneficial owner, director, or officer by reason of his relationship to the issuer...
Page 1228 - States shall proceed in all respects as other civil suits, except that on the trial of such suit the findings and order of the division of the Adjustment Board shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated...
Page 1119 - In determining the amount of the fee, it is proper to consider : (1) the time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved...
Page 1710 - Every subject of the Commonwealth ought to find a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, property or character. He ought to obtain right and justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay ; conformably to the laws.
Page 1305 - The court, in issuing any final order in any action brought pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party, whenever the court determines such award is appropriate.
Page 1228 - In any action commenced pursuant to this title, the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs, and the United States shall be liable for costs the same as a private person.
Page 798 - Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, I very much appreciate this opportunity to express my strong support for legislation to protect free-roaming horses and burros on public lands.
Page 1110 - ... bona fide occupational qualification exception an employer has the burden of proving that he had reasonable cause to believe, that is, a factual basis for believing, that all or substantially all women would be unable to perform safely and efficiently the duties of the job involved.