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Note that Germany generally has a loser pays system (there are some caveats), so this will definitely not be true, because they can recover the legal costs from

Note that Germany generally has a loser pays system (there are some caveats), so this will definitely not be true, because they can recover the legal costs from Chessbase.

Xylakant 5y ago
(Simplifying:) Fees are set by law and derived from the value/damages they’re suing over (Streitwert). The winner can recover the costs up to that fee. However, attorneys can charge more, that difference is on the party that hired the attorney.