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I think you mean to say "plaintiff loser pays". If the defendant loses, they shouldn't pay. Only then would finding a lawyer get easy.


Nope. Loser pays. This is the English system and it's generally up to the court to decide if this is the case, and if so, what amount is appropriate.

Example: http://www.sotosllp.com/2016/01/litigation-costs-in-ontario-...




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