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Mathis v. Spears, 857 F.2d 749, 8 U.S.P.Q.2d 1551

Facts

Issue

Whether the district court abused its discretion in setting the amount of the award and whether it erred in denying pre-judgment interest on the award.

Whether any basis exists for reexamining the March 21, 1986 judgment and its affirmance by this court.

Rule

Analysis

The court found that Mathis's actions constituted an exceptional case due to the concealment of evidence and the filing of frivolous lawsuits. The district court's award of attorney fees was based on detailed findings regarding the reasonableness of the fees and expenses incurred by the defendants. The court also noted that the district court had the authority to award fees beyond the statutory limits in cases of egregious conduct.

The district court's inherent equitable power and informed discretion remain available in determining the level of exceptionality rising out of the offender's particular conduct, and in then determining, in light of that conduct, the compensatory quantum of the award, including the amount of attorney fees, what if any expenses shall be included, and the rate of prejudgment interest, if any, on the award.

Conclusion

The court affirmed the district court's award of attorney fees and expenses, finding no abuse of discretion, and remanded the issue of pre-judgment interest for further consideration.

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