The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Board of Ed. of Waterbury, Conn., 605 F.2d 573 (2nd Cir. 1979):
The statute leaves in the district court's hands full discretion to determine the extent to which a party's participation contributed to the resolution of the case and to adjust the fee award accordingly. See, e. g., Keyes v. School District No. 1, supra.
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