Scheme: 
CFPBADJU0001
Case Type Number: 
2
Statute (Common Name): 
Equal Access to Justice Act
Program Area: 
EAJA
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
5 USC 504
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
12 CFR Part 1071
Filed By: 
Private Party/Individual
Brief Description of Case Type: 
Certain private parties may apply for reimbursement of attorneys fees and other expenses. The fees will be awarded when an eligible private party prevails in an administrative proceeding with the CFPB, unless the agency's position in the proceeding is substantially justified or special circumstances make the awards unjust.
Relief Available in Actions Filed By Private Parties: 
Attorney Fees/Costs
Verified by Agency: 
Verified