When a Party Wins a Legal Action, the Judge Will

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a party wins a legal action, the judge will usually award the successful party

• A) out- of- pocket expenses only
• B) total costs of the litigation
• C) legal aid
• D) party and party costs
• E) solicitor- client costs

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Definitions:

Supreme Court Case

A legal dispute that has been escalated to the highest court in a country, especially referring to the Supreme Court in the United States, where decisions have wide-reaching implications.

McClesky V. Kemp

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case regarding the constitutionality of the death penalty and racial discrimination.

Disproportionately

To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else, especially in a way that is unfair or unjust.

Severe Sentences

Harsh penalties imposed by courts, often meant to serve as a deterrent to serious or repeat offenses.