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Appellate Practice

Aug. 13, 2004

Court to Rule on Amici Paying Lawyer Fees

SAN FRANCISCO - Can judges order would-be amici curiae on the losing side of a lawsuit to pay attorney fees? The state Supreme Court agreed during its Wednesday conference to consider this question of first impression in California.

        SAN FRANCISCO - Can judges order would-be amici curiae on the losing side of a lawsuit to pay attorney fees? The state Supreme Court agreed during its Wednesday conference to consider this question of first impression in California.
        The case arose during Gov. Pete Wilson's administration, when he sought a court order against several of his own state agencies and officials to pr...

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