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MELKONYAN v. SULLIVAN

No. 90-5538.

501 U.S. 89 (1991)

111 S.Ct. 2157

115 L.Ed.2d 78

MELKONYAN v. SULLIVAN, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 10, 1991.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Brian Wolfman argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Alan B. Morrison, Patti A. Goldman, and John Ohanian.

Clifford M. Sloan argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Solicitor General Starr, Assistant Attorney General Gerson, Deputy Solicitor General Shapiro, Edwin S. Kneedler, and William Kanter.

JUSTICE O'CONNOR delivered the opinion of the Court.

A party that prevails against the United States in a civil action is entitled, in certain circumstances, to an award of attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses. Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U. S. C. § 2412. Among other requirements, the prevailing party must submit to the court an application for fees and expenses "within thirty days of final judgment in the action." § 2412(d)(1)(B)...

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