On contingency fee cases (i.e. accident cases) usually 33.3% of the amount recovered, but that is subject to a sliding scale in some states and in some types of cases such as medical malpractice actions. In collection actions, the percentage is usually lower @ 15-20%. Other work, such as divorces, criminal defense, real estate and business law is typically billed at an hourly rate ($150 - $750.00 an hour) since contingency fees are prohibited in these matters. Hourly fees vary based on geographic location, the lawyer's experience and the type of case.
The court ruled in favour of the plaintiff and the defendant had to pay court costs.
The plaintiff may obtain a Writ of Execution
If a plaintiff receives compensation under an insurance policy, the damages that a defendant might have to pay could be reduced by the amount of the insurance payment the plaintiff received. This is to prevent the plaintiff from being overcompensated for their losses. The defendant would only be responsible for paying the remaining portion of the damages not covered by the insurance.
The Plaintiff.
No. Attorney's fees are only awarded in certain cases.
The question makes no sense. There is no payment of a restraining order. To obtain a restraining order, you either contact your local law enforcement agency and have a temporary order filed, or you motion the courts for an order, in which case you pay a motion fee to the court. Nothing is paid to the plaintiff, and the only reason your landlord would be involved is if he is the plaintiff or the defendant.
The person initiating a law suit is called an Appellant.
The possessive form for the noun plaintiff is plaintiff's.Example: The plaintiff's case is based on heresay.
Perhaps, the judge decides if the plaintiff should be reimbursed for legal fees. In most instances the plaintiff will not be able to recover such charges, although it is almost always a stipulation in the original suit.
The production company reportedly pay each both the plaintiff and defendant $100 each for the apperance, plus flights and accomodation. In addition, the production company pays any judgments made (ie even if Judge Judy orders the defendant to pay $1000 to the plaintiff, the defendant doesn't actually pay anything and the production company pays it).
"Plaintiff's" is the possessive form of "plaintiff," indicating something belonging to a single plaintiff. "Plaintiffs'" is the plural possessive form, indicating something belonging to multiple plaintiffs.
"Ptf." is the shorthand for plaintiff.