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Depee v. Mahach-Watkins

Petition for certiorari denied on January 10, 2010
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
10-151 9th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2009

Issue: Whether, when a civil rights plaintiff seeks substantial money damages but receives only nominal damages, a court may award attorney’s fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988, notwithstanding the failure of the litigation to achieve a significant public benefit such as declaratory, injunctive, or class relief.

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