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Successful litigants-in-person to be eligible for costs

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August 22, 2024

Jenni McManus

Auckland High Court

Relief is in sight for litigants who choose to represent themselves in court – and manage to win.

Currently, self-represented litigants – also known as litigants-in-person – are not entitled to claim costs, even if they are successful.

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