Awarding of Attorneys' Fees: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, Ninety-fourth Congress, First Session ... October 6, 8, and December 3, 1975 |
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... persons and corporations would be unable to afford or unwilling to bring antitrust injunction cases . " Indeed , the need for awarding of attorneys ' fees in § 16 injunction cases is greater than the need in § 4 treble damage cases . In ...
... persons and corporations would be unable to afford or unwilling to bring antitrust injunction cases . " Indeed , the need for awarding of attorneys ' fees in § 16 injunction cases is greater than the need in § 4 treble damage cases . In ...
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... persons , and I would request that the responses be included in the hearing record at an appropriate place . If you have any questions , Mr. Chairman or gentlemen , I will be happy to try to answer . I would also request that the text ...
... persons , and I would request that the responses be included in the hearing record at an appropriate place . If you have any questions , Mr. Chairman or gentlemen , I will be happy to try to answer . I would also request that the text ...
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... persons benefit- ing from it would " stretch it totally outside its basic rationale " Ibid.1 The Court of Appeals nevertheless held that respondents had acted to vindicate " important statutory rights of all citizens Id . , at 452 , 495 ...
... persons benefit- ing from it would " stretch it totally outside its basic rationale " Ibid.1 The Court of Appeals nevertheless held that respondents had acted to vindicate " important statutory rights of all citizens Id . , at 452 , 495 ...
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... persons whose services are usually taxable in bills of costs . And the items so stated in the said table , and none others , shall be taxable or allowed in bills of costs ; and they shall be fixed as low as they reasonably can be , with ...
... persons whose services are usually taxable in bills of costs . And the items so stated in the said table , and none others , shall be taxable or allowed in bills of costs ; and they shall be fixed as low as they reasonably can be , with ...
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... person who shall be injured in his business or property by reason of anything forbidden in the antitrust laws may sue therefor and shall recover threefold the damages by him sustained , and the cost of suit , including a reasonable ...
... person who shall be injured in his business or property by reason of anything forbidden in the antitrust laws may sue therefor and shall recover threefold the damages by him sustained , and the cost of suit , including a reasonable ...
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Page 297 - In determining the amount of the fee, it is proper to consider : (1) the time and labor required...
Page 300 - ... 1 ) The time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved, and the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly. (2) The likelihood, if apparent to the client, that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment by the lawyer. (3) The fee customarily charged in the locality for similar legal services. (4) The amount involved and the results obtained. (5) The time limitations imposed by the client or by the circumstances. (6) The...
Page 118 - That government hires lawyers to prosecute and defendants who have the money hire lawyers to defend are the strongest indications of the widespread belief that lawyers in criminal courts are necessities, not luxuries.
Page 355 - 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 356 - 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 352 - ... in the case of any successful action to enforce the foregoing liability, the costs of the action together with a reasonable attorney's fee as determined by the court.
Page 356 - Act required to be done, such common carrier shall be liable to the person or persons injured thereby for the full amount of damages sustained in consequence of any such violation of the provisions of this Act.
Page 349 - Except as otherwise specifically provided by statute, a judgment for costs, as enumerated in section 1920 of this title, but not including the fees and expenses of attorneys, may be awarded to the prevailing party in any civil action brought by or against the United States...
Page 356 - If the petitioner shall finally prevail he shall be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee, to be taxed and collected as a part of the costs of the suit.
Page 113 - The court, jury, or referee must hear such legal testimony as may be offered by any of the parties to the proceedings, and thereupon must ascertain and assess: 1. The value of the property sought to be condemned, and all improvements thereon pertaining to the realty...