The Miami Herald Publishing Co., Cross-Appellants v. City of Hallandale, Cross-Appellees

BY THE COURT:

The appellees/cross-appellants move this court for clarification of the panel opinion, 734 F.2d 666 (11th Cir.1984), in this case, as it affects Miami Herald’s cross-appeal respecting attorney fees. In order for Miami Herald to be entitled to attorney fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1988, it must qualify as a “prevailing party” under the statute. In determining whether Miami Herald is a prevailing party, “the proper focus is whether the plaintiff has been successful on the central issue”; “a prevailing party need not have prevailed on all the issues; it is sufficient that plaintiffs…