Legal Opinion
Fair Hous. Advocates Assn., Inc. v. James
Ohio Court of Appeals
Decided September 18, 1996No. 17622PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Slaby, Judge.
Fair Housing Advocates Association, Inc. (“FAA”) appeals from the Summit County Court of Common Pleas’ decision awarding it attorney fees, asserting that the amount of the award is insufficient. Charles and Donna James (“Landlords”) cross-appeal from that decision, questioning the propriety of the attorney fees award. We reverse.
FAA is a private, nonprofit corporation which was formed in February 1993 in order to promote awareness of, as well as compliance with, the federal and state fair housing laws. In fulfilling its mission, FAA makes “tester” telephone calls to various…
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- Cale Products, Inc. v. Orrville Bronze & Aluminum Co.Ohio Court of Appeals · 1982
- Mills v. City of DaytonOhio Court of Appeals · 1985
- McGinnis v. DonatelliOhio Court of Appeals · 1987
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