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Expanding small claims court will not increase access to justice
Friday, July 26th, 2019
Small claims court lacks any strong disincentive for parties to proceed to trial, since the amounts one can collect as compensation for legal fees are minimal. The Superior Court of Justice forces litigants to make realistic offers to settle, or face consequences after judgment by way of a high costs award.
Tags: budget, ideology, jurisdiction, participation
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