That's not strictly better. You can be discouraged from suing big parties because they may run up their own bills, which you would have to pay if you lost. And

That's not strictly better. You can be discouraged from suing big parties because they may run up their own bills, which you would have to pay if you lost. And losing doesn't mean your case was without merit. There is no perfect answer. It beats the old days where people would have to fight to the death to settle disputes, at least.