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Re:Loser-Pays makes lawsuits fairer in Europe. It could work... by ElliotH on Friday October 15, 2010 @07:24AM (#1794234)
Here in the UK it is incredibly common, especially with cases like injury at work. Known as 'No-Win No-Fee' in adverts.
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Re:Loser-Pays makes lawsuits fairer in Europe. It could work... by iuytguyhj on Friday October 15, 2010 @12:29PM (#1795157)
It's getting less common now that local councils are actually fighting the claims.

Before suing a local council or the NHS was a guaranteed win, often out of court - so the lawyer couldn't lose and it was worth taking a no-win no-fee. Now that they go to court a lot of them are demanding the client pay a hefty insurance premium up front - of course that's not a 'fee'.

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