Can I claim the fees I pay to my lawyer when I sue someone?
In Quebec you cannot claim the fees you pay to your lawyer for suing someone. There is a judicial tariff which provides specific amounts that you can claim. Generally the losing party is condemned to pay these to the winning party by the judge. Judicial fees generally represent a fraction of the actual fees that you pay to your lawyer. For instance, in most matters the judicial fees will be of $50.00 for a half day in court whereas your lawyer will cost much more!
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