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Attorney Fees Awarded in Legal Mail Suit
An Indiana jail detainee successfully challenged a jail policy of opening legal mail outside his presence. Prisoner was the prevailing party with a nominal damages award. Court awarded plaintiff $2,727 in attorney fees and costs. Court also awarded defendant sheriff $1,810 in fees spent defending frivolous claims he prevailed on. ...
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