Legal Opinion
Paul W. Guthrie v. Richard S. Schweiker, Secretary of Health and Human Services
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided September 19, 1983No. 82-1957PublishedCited by 117 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BUTZNER, Senior Circuit Judge:
Paul Guthrie appeals from an order of the district court denying his motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). 1 The district court held that Guthrie did not file a timely motion for attorney’s fees. Furthermore, it expressed the opinion that the EAJA does not apply to Social Security cases. We reverse and remand.
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In April 1979, Guthrie filed an application for Social Security disability benefits. The Secretary denied his claim initially and upon reconsideration. The denial was upheld by an Administrative Law Judge after a…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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3Cited by117 opinions
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- Watford v. HecklerCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1985
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