United States Ninth Circuit
Thomas v. City of Tacoma, 03-35799, 03-35816
Even though a finding of frivolity is a prerequisite to an award of attorney's fees, the district court still retains discretion to deny or reduce fee requests after considering all the nuances of a particular case.
Appellate Information
- Argued 02/11/2005
- Decided 06/08/2005
- Published 06/08/2005
Judges
- Before McKAY,O'SCANNLAIN, and BEA, Circuit Judges.
Court
- United States Ninth Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellees:
- Lembhard G. Howell, Law Offices of Lembhard G. Howell, P.S., Seattle, WA, for the plaintiffs-appellants-cross-appellees., Jean P. Homan, Assistant City Attorney, Tacoma City Attorney's Office, Tacoma, WA, for the defendants-appellees-cross-appellants.