What are the consequences of a request for attorney's fees on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Favors v. Spurgeon, 958 F.2d 376 (9th Cir. 1992):
The respondents request attorney's fees on appeal pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1988. We conclude that fees are not appropriate, and deny the request. See Schucker v. Rockwood, 846 F.2d 1202, 1205 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 488 U.S. 995 (1988).
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