When a party wins a legal action,the judge will usually award the successful party
A)legal aid.
B)total costs of the litigation.
C)solicitor-client costs.
D)party and party costs.
E)out-of-pocket expenses only.

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The party that wins a legal action is usually awarded party and party costs, which include reasonable costs for legal services, filing fees, and other court-related expenses. This is different from solicitor-client costs, which are fees that the successful party pays to their own lawyer, and out-of-pocket expenses, which are costs that the successful party incurred themselves such as travel expenses or photocopying fees. Legal aid is not awarded to the successful party as it is a form of financial assistance for those who cannot afford legal representation.

When a Party Wins a Legal Action,the Judge Will Usually