Legal Opinion

American Ironworks & Erectors Inc. v. North American Construction Corp.

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Decided April 26, 2001No. 99-35379PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

McKEOWN, Circuit Judge:

This case requires us to decide whether an entry of judgment triggers the notice of appeal period for a prior interlocutory order granting, but not disbursing, attorney’s fees. We conclude that it does.

Background

This litigation began in 1995 as a claim brought by subcontractors for payment for work completed on federal public works projects under the Miller Act, 40 U.S.C. § 270a et seq. Defendant North American Mechanical Services Corporation and its surety, Federal Insurance Company, were represented by Tyler, Cooper & Al-corn of New Haven, Connecticut. Mitchell…

2Cases cited11 opinions

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  2. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. RisjordSupreme Court of the United States · 1981
  3. Cobbledick v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1940
  4. Digital Equipment Corp. v. Desktop Direct, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1994
  5. Cunningham v. Hamilton CountySupreme Court of the United States · 1999

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. United States v. Victoria L. RayCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2004
  2. American Ironworks & Erectors Inc. v. North American Construction CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2001
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  4. General Electric Capital Corp. v. ATE International, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2002
  5. In re Homestore.com, Inc. Securities LitigationDistrict Court, C.D. California · 2004

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