What is the test for awarding attorneys' fees in civil rights litigation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Outdoor Systems, Inc. v. City of Mesa, 997 F.2d 604 (9th Cir. 1993):
42 U.S.C. 1988 authorizes district courts to award reasonable attorneys' fees to "the prevailing party" in civil rights litigation. We review the district court's award of fees and the amount awarded for abuse of discretion. Chalmers v. City of Los Angeles, 796 F.2d 1205, 1210 (9th Cir.1986) (Chalmers ),
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