Legal Opinion
Coalition for Economic Survival v. Deukmejian
California Court of Appeal
Decided August 30, 1985No. B008453PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
THOMPSON, J.
In this case, the appellants challenge the trial court’s award of attorneys’ fees to the respondents’ counsel for legal services pro vided the respondents. Three central issues are raised on appeal. First, do the budget act restrictions on the state’s award of attorneys’ fees apply to awards granted pursuant to 42 United States Code section 1988. Second, were the respondents “prevailing parties” within the meaning of 42 United States Code section 1988. Finally, were the respondents entitled to attorneys’ fees pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5. We find that…
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