Client Costs
/ˈklaɪənt kɒsts/
Definitions
- (n.) Expenses and fees incurred by a client in the course of legal representation, including attorney's fees, court costs, and other related expenditures.
The client costs in the lawsuit amounted to over $10,000.
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- client costs
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Commentary
Client costs typically encompass all charges billed to the client, distinct from costs awarded to the prevailing party by the court.
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