Legal Opinion
Walker v. Robbins Hose Co. No. 1, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided May 23, 1980No. 79-2585PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
2Per curiam
This appeal presents for review a decision of the district court granting attorneys fees and denying expert witness fees in a suit for race discrimination against a volunteer *693fire department. We hold that the district court properly exercised its discretion in the award of fees and costs and therefore affirm.
I
On August 20,1974, William Walker commenced an action against Robbins Hose Company No. 1, Inc., its officers and directors (the Company) pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1988, 1985 and 2000d alleging that he was denied probationary membership in the Company based on his…
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