Client Costs

/ˈklaɪənt kɒsts/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Forms

  • client costs

Commentary

Client costs typically encompass all charges billed to the client, distinct from costs awarded to the prevailing party by the court.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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