alt Hacker NewsYes, the US is actually unique in this position. It even has it's own name the "American Rule."
In every other country, the loser pays the winner's legal fees.
Yes, the US is actually unique in this position. It even has it's own name the "American Rule."
In every other country, the loser pays the winner's legal fees.
Doesn't that mean that if you have a slam dunk case you can get a super expensive lawyer just to run up costs as much as possible? Hell, could you ask your friend to be your legal representative and have him charge you a gorillion dollar in legal fees? Then when you win you split the loot?