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Ms. Toad

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10. Not much to interpret.

Reply to Tarzanrock (Reply #8)

Mon Jun 9, 2025, 10:21 PM

Jun 9

Court costs are routine and set by the court. Attorney fees are calculated like any routine legal bill.

Even though virtually all civil matters request attorney fees and court costs, the US doesn't have a loser pays system, so unless there is a legal basis (generally statutory) making an exception, each side pays its own bills. (In other words, it is a standard part of virtually all prayers for relief - you throw it in just to make sure you are protecting your client if this is one of the cases where the winner is permitted to make the loser pay.)

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Read Governor Newsom's Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Mobilization of the National Guard -- 22 pages [View all] ancianita Jun 9 OP

Get to the greatest page! SheltieLover Jun 9 #1

It's rather interesting that they are bringing the action in the San Francisco District Tarzanrock Jun 9 #2

Good question. I think it's not the location of the mobilization, but the location of the action against the plaintiff ancianita Jun 9 #3

The USDC for the Central District of California in Los Angeles seems to be the proper venue. Tarzanrock Jun 9 #6

Okay, then. I'll take your word for it. But the motion might be denied and support the AG's decision. We'll see. ancianita Jun 9 #7

Note paragraph 24 of the operative Complaint Tarzanrock Jun 9 #4

I hear you. And it's terrible. But this is about the governor's constitutional due process rights. ancianita Jun 9 #5

The Prayer for Relief is interesting. Tarzanrock Jun 9 #8

The more appeals, the greater the costs for the loser felon. But the felon doesn't care, he's got billions, right? ancianita Jun 9 #9

Not much to interpret. Ms. Toad Jun 9 #10