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Farrar, Coadministrators Of Estate Of Farrar, Deceased v. Hobby

Docket: 91-990
Citation: 506 U.S. 103 (1992)
Petitioner: Farrar et al., Coadministrators Of Estate Of Farrar, Deceased
Respondent: Hobby

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 7, 1992
Decision: Monday, December 14, 1992
Issues: Attorneys' Fees

Advocates

Gerald M. Birnberg (on behalf of the Petitioners)
Finis E. Cowan (on behalf of the Respondent)

Facts of the Case

None

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 Hobby, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Stevens
Wrote a regular concurrence
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Voted with the majority
Kennedy
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Souter
Wrote the majority opinion
Thomas
Full Opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas

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