Both parties appeal from an award, by a Superior Court judge, of attorney's fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 (1976). The Department of Public Welfare (department) contends that no fee was warranted, and the plaintiff seeks a higher fee. We conclude that the judge was correct in his decision to award an attorney's fee. We remand the case for further consideration by the judge of the proper fee for trial and...
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