A bill to clarify the standards under which attorneys fees may be awarded prevailing defendants under 42 U.S.C. 1988.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 4, 1985)
Amends the Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act of 1976 to allow prevailing defendants reasonable attorneys' fees which they have actually paid or are actually liable for only upon a finding that the plaintiff brought the action in bad faith or that the action was frivolous.
What just happenedMay 21, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
Who’s behind it
- May 21, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
Judiciary Committee - May 21, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Apr 4, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 4, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate