Consolidated Edison Co. v. Abraham

BRYSON, Circuit Judge.

The plaintiffs, a group of utilities and manufacturers that consume petroleum products, have appealed from a decision of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, which ruled against them on their request for attorney’s fees. Although they have appealed to this court, they are in the unusual posture (for appellants) of arguing that this court lacks jurisdiction over their appeal. They contend that their appeal lies to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The government appellees argue that we have jurisdiction and…