Phrases with «abuse of discretion»

The phrase "abuse of discretion" means that someone in a position of authority has made a decision that goes beyond what is considered reasonable or fair. In other words, they have misused their power or authority by making a bad or unfair decision. Full definition

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Sentences with «abuse of discretion»

The appeals court has held that division of marital property is within the sound discretion of the trial court, which means the only way to reverse is for abuse of discretion. (indianainjuryandfamilylawyerblog.com)
Given the «typical case» characterization of the trial judge and the deferential abuse of discretion standard of review, the appellant court perceived the lower court could have reasoned that the hourly rate was too high or number of hours claimed excessive for a case which was not extraordinary in nature. (calattorneysfees.com)
The $ 159,148.84 fee award to HOA did not surmount the deferential abuse of discretion review standard. (calattorneysfees.com)
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Phrases with «abuse of discretion»

Sentences with «abuse of discretion»

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