Swickard v. Wayne County Medical Examiner

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Swickard vs. Wayne County Medical Examiner Number: 196 Mich App 98; 492 NW2d 497 Year: 1991 State: Michigan Court: Michigan Supreme Court Other lawsuits in Michigan Other lawsuits in 1991 Precedents include: A party who prevails completely in an action asserting the right to inspect or receive a copy of a public record under the Freedom of Information Act is entitled to reasonable attorney fees, costs, and disbursements. No time limit is imposed upon a prevailing party for requesting attorney fees.

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Swickard v. Wayne County Medical Examiner was a 1991 case before the Michigan Supreme Court.

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A party who prevails completely in an action asserting the right to inspect or receive a copy of a public record under the Freedom of Information Act is entitled to reasonable attorney fees, costs, and disbursements. No time limit is imposed upon a prevailing party for requesting attorney fees.