What is the test for grant of attorneys' fees in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Jimenez v. City of N.Y., 16-34-cv (2nd Cir. 2016):
We also review the grant of attorneys' fees under 42 U.S.C. 1988 for "abuse of discretion." Panetta v. Crowley, 460 F.3d 388, 399 (2d Cir. 2006). A prevailing defendant should not be awarded
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