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Hortensis

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9. Yes. Absolutely. Marybourg, ethical attorneys will tell

Reply to bluesbassman (Reply #8)

Wed Aug 31, 2016, 07:30 PM

Aug 2016

would-be plaintiffs know how good a case they think they have. Most will decline to take the case if the odds are bad, some out of ethics alone if the plaintiff will pay all fees, but most because most to all of their fees would be a portion of any awards.

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Survivors of the Aurora shooting have to pay at least $700,000 to theater chain [View all] linuxman Aug 2016 OP

It was a friviolus lawsuit Travis_0004 Aug 2016 #1

Always risky when you sue especially when you break away yeoman6987 Aug 2016 #2

They were looking for quick cash FLPanhandle Aug 2016 #3

I don't like to click marybourg Aug 2016 #4

Under Colorado law, the losing plaintiffs are responsible for the defendants court fees. n/t bluesbassman Aug 2016 #5

Wow. That's sure a disincentive marybourg Aug 2016 #7

YW. Another way to look at it is that it's a deterrent to frivolous lawsuits. Cuts both ways. n/t bluesbassman Aug 2016 #8

Yes. Absolutely. Marybourg, ethical attorneys will tell Hortensis Aug 2016 #9

Looking for deep pockets Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #6