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On the recordMarch 6, 1995
I do not know that it is more likely to deter frivolous suits, but I do think it is more fair in the sense that one dollar should not decide the difference between who gets attorney fees and who does not, and that is the effect of that adding that additional point in there in the Michigan----
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the fairness of attorney fees in relation to frivolous lawsuits.

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