Wilderness Soc'y v. Morton

ELR Citation: ELR 20279
No(s). 72-1796 et al (D.C. Cir. Apr 4, 1974)

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, in a 4-3 decision written by Judge Wright, holds that plaintiffs in the Alaska pipeline litigation are entitled to an award of attorney fees against the private oil pipeline company defendant. Plaintiffs' posture in enforcing the right ...