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Marek v. Chesny

473 U.S. 1 (1985)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1985
Statusunclear

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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