Equal Access to Justice Act [EAJA] Law and Legal Definition
The Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) was enacted in 1980. The Act makes a provision which allows the courts and its agencies to award costs and fees to parties who succeed in litigation against the federal government. The Act also provides for the payment of attorney’s and expert witness fees. The Act, at times grants an award in cases where there does not exist a specific statute which provides for a fee award.
Legal Definition list
- Equal Access to Justice Act [EAJA]
- Equal Access Rule
- Equal Access Act
- Episode of Care (Health Care)
- Epidemiology and Other Health Studies
- Equal Credit Opportunity Act
- Equal Degree
- Equal Employment Opportunity Act
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Equal Employment Policy
- Equal Opportunities Employment Commission
