BREYER, Circuit Judge.
Lionel Aubin won a $300,000 negligence verdict against the town of Bedford, New Hampshire, two of its policemen, and its chief of police. He and his parents obtained nominal damage awards on accompanying civil rights claims. Subsequently, Lionel asked the district court for about $80,000 in prejudgment interest. The plaintiffs also sought compensation "for all of their attorneys' fees involved in this matter," under 42 U.S.C. § 1988. The...
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