Siripongs v. Davis.

• Position: ATTORNEY FEES - Brief Article

U.S. Appeals Court

PLRA -- Prison Litigation Reform Act

Siripongs v. Davis, 282 F.3d 755 (9th Cir. 2002). A prisoner brought a [section] 1983 action against a governor and prison warden, alleging violation of his due process rights during clemency proceedings. The district court issued a Temporary Restraining Order preventing the prisoner's execution, and following denial of a preliminary injunction denied the prisoner's request for attorney fees. The prisoner appealed and the...