Do I get my legal costs back if I win a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia?

Do I get my legal costs back if I win a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia?

If you are the successful party, you can generally expect to get an award for a portion of your legal costs. The starting principle is that the court aims to have the losing party make a ‘significant contribution’ to the winning party’s legal costs. . Getting the other side to actually pay you back is a topic for another day.

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How can I appeal a decision of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia?

How can I appeal a decision of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia?

When the judge renders their decision after a Supreme Court of Nova Scotia trial, generally for ever one party that is happy and convinced the judge got it right, there is another party that is upset and equally convinced the judge got it wrong. Read on to learn about the steps you must take if you wish to appeal.

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