Provides that, in those cases in which a suit by or against the United States is maintained in a frivolous or dilatory manner, or initiated…
Official title: A bill to amend section 2412 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for the recovery of attorney's fees and expenses in certain actions brought by or against the United States.
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Provides that, in those cases in which a suit by or against the United States is maintained in a frivolous or dilatory manner, or initiated in bad faith or caprice, the other party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and expenses should he prevail. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 2412)
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