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Hensley v. Eckerhart

Docket: 81-1244
Citation: 461 U.S. 424 (1983)
Petitioner: Hensley
Respondent: Eckerhart

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, November 3, 1982
Decision: Monday, May 16, 1983
Issues: Attorneys' Fees

Advocates

Michael L. Boicourt (on behalf of the Petitioners)
Stanley J. Eichner (on behalf of the Respondents)

Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Hensley, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards
Wrote a regular concurrence
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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