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· 7/17/1986

Sarah M. Goostree, (84-5752), (84-5869) v. State of Tennessee, Montgomery County, Tennessee, (84-5869), Montgomery County Quarterly Court, (84-5752)

Citations

  • 796 F.2d 854
  • 5 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 447
  • 1986 U.S. App. LEXIS 27312
  • 40 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 36,293
  • 42 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1154

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  • “The rule establishes a norm of action: prevailing parties are entitled to their costs as of course.”
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Judges: Engel, Contie, Ryan

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