Legal Opinion
Farley v. Worley
West Virginia Supreme Court
Decided June 25, 2004No. 31629PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DAVIS, Justice:
Jeff Farley (hereinafter “Mr. Farley”) appeals a denial of attorneys fees in a Freedom of Information Act (hereinafter “FOIA”) ease he filed against the City of Mullens and its Mayor, Harold Worley (hereinafter collectively referred to as “the City”). Having read the briefs, reviewed the record, examined the authorities, and heard argument, we reverse the circuit court’s decision and remand this case for an award of an appropriate amount of attorney’s fees.
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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Mr. Farley sent a letter to the City on July 24, 2002, requesting a list of the names of the…
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