FEDERAL · 42 U.S.C. · Chapter SUBCHAPTER IV—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Attorney's fees
42 U.S.C. § 12205
Title42 — The Public Health and Welfare
ChapterSUBCHAPTER IV—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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42 U.S.C. § 12205.
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In any action or administrative proceeding commenced pursuant to this chapter, the court or agency, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's fee, including litigation expenses, and costs, and the United States shall be liable for the foregoing the same as a private individual.
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History
(Pub. L. 101–336, title V, §505, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 371.)
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References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of this title and Tables.
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of this title and Tables.
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