Opinion ID: 174766
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Heading: costs and attorneys' fees on appeal

Text: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 38, Appellees seek double costs and attorneys' fees on appeal. We can award such relief only `if the result is obvious or if the claims of error are wholly without merit.' In re Peoro, 793 F.2d 1048, 1052 (9th Cir.1986) (quoting Orange Belt Dist. Council of Painters No. 48 v. Kashak, 774 F.2d 985, 991 (9th Cir. 1985)). Appellees contend that Appellants' arguments are without merit. Because we conclude that the case must be remanded to the district court, [3] we cannot conclude that Appellants' arguments are wholly without merit. [4]