October Term 2006 · Docket 06-531

Can a preliminary injunction trigger attorney fee liability?

the sides that brought the case seek fees after a preliminary injunction. the opposing sides argue the injunction does not prove a federal law violation.

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Sole v. Wyner
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  1. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
  2. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.

The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Justice Ginsburg asked if all preliminary judgments must be judged alike.

    Justice Kennedy asked if a no-fee rule creates pressure to continue litigation.

    Justice Kennedy asked if parties keep cases alive solely for attorney fees.

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What this case is about

This case tests whether a preliminary injunction creates liability for attorney fees. the sides that brought the case argue the injunction proves a federal law violation. the opposing sides argue the injunction does not establish that violation.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on April 17, 2007.

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What each side wants

the sides that brought the case want attorney fees because they claim the injunction proves a federal law violation.

the opposing sides want no fees because they claim the injunction does not prove a federal law violation.

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What each side says

the sides that brought the case argue liability for fees and federal law violations go hand in hand.

the opposing sides argue a preliminary injunction does not determine a federal law violation occurred.

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What the justices asked

Justice Souter asked if evidence showed content was the actual criterion.

Justice Souter asked how to interpret the court's subsequent statement about that evidence.

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Why it matters

This dispute defines when preliminary injunctions trigger fee liability. It affects how courts handle fee requests after temporary orders. It shapes the cost of seeking preliminary relief in federal court.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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