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4 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 32 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Kiriakides v. SCH. DIST. OF GREENVILLE.

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1 Kiriakides v. SCH. DIST. OF GREENVILLE Anchor
sc · 2009
green “an abuse of discretion occurs when the conclusions of the trial court are either controlled by an error of law or are based on unsupported factual conclusions.” 10
2 Jackson v. Speed
sc · 1997
green “(1) the nature, extent, and difficulty of the case; (2) the time necessarily devoted to the case; (3) professional standing of counsel; (4) contingency of compensation; (5) beneficial results obtained; and (6) customary legal fees for similar services.” 8
3 Kiriakides v. SCH. DIST. OF GREENVILLE
sc · 2009
green “the decision to award or deny attorneys' fees under a state statute will not be disturbed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion.” 8
4 Kiriakides v. SCH. DIST. OF GREENVILLE
sc · 2009
green “similarly, the specific amount of attorneys' fees awarded pursuant to a statute authorizing reasonable attorneys' fees is left to the discretion of the trial judge and will not be disturbed absent an abuse of discretion.” 6

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