Does a plaintiff have to pay attorneys fees under the bankruptcy code?
federal, United States of America
The following excerpt is from In re Hassen Imports Partnership, 256 BR 916 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2000):
Id. at 740-41. See also Renfrow v. Draper, 232 F.3d 688, at 695-96 (9th Cir.2000) (when issues in litigation involve application of purely federal bankruptcy law, no attorneys' fees may be awarded absent specific Bankruptcy Code authorization).
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