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Marek v. Chesny

473 U.S. 1 (1985)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1985
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Rule 68 “costs” may include attorney’s fees when the fee statute defines fees as costs

Key Principle

Rule 68 “costs” may include attorney’s fees when the fee statute defines fees as costs

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 50 59 60 trial motions and relief

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