Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding state defense lawyer fee liability when client had right to free legal aid.
Sintesi Legislator
Generato dall'IAThe Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the Court of Appeal's order for the respondent to pay the state's defense lawyer fees. The respondent argued they were entitled to free legal aid without a co-contribution, yet the lower court held them liable for the fees. The court ruled that the lower court correctly applied the law by requiring payment despite the respondent's eligibility for free aid.
Regesto Legislator
Generato dall'IASection 10 of the Legal Aid Act 1999; Section 10 of the Legal Aid Act 1999: A party liable for defense costs remains so even if they qualify for free legal aid without co-contribution.
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