Hoopa Valley Tribe v. Watt

ORDER RE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND EXPENSES

PATEL, District Judge.

Plaintiff Hoopa Valley Tribe seeks attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to the provisions of the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412. Plaintiff is a federally-recognized Indian Tribe; defendants are the United States and other government entities and officials. Petitioner filed suit on July 24, 1981 challenging the government’s refusal to approve a stream clearance contract with the Hoopa Valley Tribe on the ground that the Yurok Indians had not approved the contract. Plaintiff sought injunctive and declaratory relief as to…