Attorney's Fees in Special Education Cases.

McCarthy, Martha M.

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ERIC Number: EJ322139

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Publication Date: 1985

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Attorney's Fees in Special Education Cases.

McCarthy, Martha M.

Journal of Education Finance, v10 n3 p389-97 Win 1985

Traces the legal arguments and decisions in "Smith vs. Robinson," which resulted in a U.S. Supreme Court decision disallowing the award of attorney's fees to successful plaintiffs claiming rights under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Notes implications of and reactions to the Supreme Court decision. (PGD)

Descriptors: Compensation (Remuneration), Court Litigation, Disabilities, Due Process, Lawyers, Legal Problems, Special Education, Student Rights

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education for All Handicapped Children Act; Rehabilitation Act 1973

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