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· 12/22/1960

Lewis v. Coelett

Citations

  • 191 F. Supp. 941
  • 47 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2585
  • 1960 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3753

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  • stating that relationship of fee request to settlement should be “based on the characteristics of [each] particular case”
  • “A recovery of between approximately 3% and 7% of estimated damages is within the range of reasonableness for recovery in the settlement of 24 large securities class actions.”
  • \Counsel is entitled to reimbursement from the common fund for reasonable litigation expenses.\
  • dealing with a $125 million judgment

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Judges: Ford

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