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Case Name	Branco v. Race Street Fish & Poultry (WCAB En Banc)
Date	01/31/1978
Note	Lien claimant responsible for 'fair share' of atty. fee award under certain circumstances.
Citation	43 CCC 10
WCC Citation	WCC 27161978 CA

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