loserpays
Loser-pays principle is a legal concept that requires the losing party in a lawsuit or dispute to pay for the winning party's costs and expenses associated with the litigation. This principle aims to encourage litigants to carefully consider the merit of their case and to settle disputes without resorting to lengthy and costly court proceedings.
The loser-pays principle is often contrasted with the more common "costs follow the event" principle, which
The implementation of loser-pays principle varies across jurisdictions. In some countries, such as the United States,
Proponents of the loser-pays principle argue that it helps to prevent frivolous lawsuits, reduces the burden