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When the United States, through private counsel retained under this subchapter, prevails in any civil action, the court, in its discretion, may allow the United States reasonable attorney's fees and other expenses of litigation as part of the costs.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 12 U.S.C. § 4246 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 12. Banks and Banking § 4246. Awards of costs and fees to prevailing plaintiff - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-12-banks-and-banking/12-usc-sect-4246/
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