reversing the District Court's award of attorneys' fees to the defendant and finding that fees were not permissible under the Christiansburg standard where the plaintiff attempted to end the litigation as soon as it became aware that its claim was unnecessary
Summary of this case from Ways v. Miami Univ.No. 91-5519.
February 24, 1992.
Appeal from the W.D.Tenn.
AFFIRMED.
reversing the District Court's award of attorneys' fees to the defendant and finding that fees were not permissible under the Christiansburg standard where the plaintiff attempted to end the litigation as soon as it became aware that its claim was unnecessary
Summary of this case from Ways v. Miami Univ.In Sammons v. Phillips, 956 F.2d 270 (6th Cir. 1992) (unpublished opinion), this court, without reference to Carter, held that complaint can be considered to be filed even if it contains "various deficiencies."
Summary of this case from In re TolerIn Sammons v. Phillips, 956 F.2d 270 (6th Cir. 1992) (unpublished opinion), this court, without reference to Carter, held that complaint can be considered to be filed even if it contains "various deficiencies."
Summary of this case from In re EmoryFull title:Terminix Intern. Co. Ltd. Partnership v. Maryland Cas. Co
Court:United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Date published: Feb 24, 1992
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