Legal Opinion
Figueroa v. Trans-Oceanic Insurance
District Court, Virgin Islands
Decided August 8, 1975No. Civil No. 165-1973PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtYoung, District Judge
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND SUPPLEMENTAL JUDGMENT
On June 11, 1975, a Judgment in the above-styled action was rendered by this Court, pursuant to which defendant Trans-Oceanic Insurance Company was awarded against plaintiff Helvia Figueroa the sum of $69,585.91, plus “costs . . . and reasonable attorneys’ fees to be determined upon the filing of a bill of costs and affidavit . . . .” Counsel for defendant has, in compliance with said Order, submitted to the Court a Bill of Costs and Attorney’s Certificate.
Although Trans-Oceanic is clearly the “prevailing party” in this action, as that term is used…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Hector Avila Estien, an Infant by His Next Friend, Mariano Estien v. Clifford ChristianCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1975
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