Loser Pays Principle
/ˈluːzər peɪz ˈprɪnsəpəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal doctrine requiring the losing party in litigation to pay the legal costs of the winning party.
Under the loser pays principle, the defendant was ordered to cover the plaintiff's attorney fees.
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- loser pays principle
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Commentary
This principle contrasts with the "American Rule," where each party typically bears its own legal costs regardless of the outcome.
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