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Christ Liberty Family Life Center v. City of Avondale Estates

Citation: 558 F. App'x 946Docket: No. 13-11815

Court: Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; March 11, 2014; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Christ Liberty Family Life Center appeals the district court's decision to award attorneys’ fees and costs under 42 U.S.C. § 1988. After reviewing the case, including briefs, the record, and oral arguments, the appellate court finds no abuse of discretion by the district court regarding the award. Consequently, the appellate court affirms the district court's judgment.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Judgment

Application: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment after considering the case briefs, record, and oral arguments.

Reasoning: Consequently, the appellate court affirms the district court's judgment.

Award of Attorneys' Fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988

Application: The appellate court upheld the district court's decision to award attorneys’ fees and costs as there was no abuse of discretion identified.

Reasoning: Christ Liberty Family Life Center appeals the district court's decision to award attorneys’ fees and costs under 42 U.S.C. § 1988.

Standard of Review for Abuse of Discretion

Application: The appellate court reviewed the case and found that the district court did not abuse its discretion in its award decision.

Reasoning: The appellate court finds no abuse of discretion by the district court regarding the award.