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KKO 1654/1997 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding legal aid refusal for civil proceedings due to insufficient financial means.

Case Number KKO 1654/1997
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The Supreme Court dismissed the applicant's appeal against the refusal of legal aid for civil proceedings. The applicant argued they lacked sufficient financial means to cover court costs, while the lower court found their assets adequate. The court upheld the lower decision, ruling that the applicant's financial situation did not meet the statutory threshold for legal aid.

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Lain 1091/1974 10 luku 1 §; Lain 1091/1974 10 luku 2 §: Legal aid is granted only when a party lacks sufficient financial means to bear the costs of civil proceedings; mere inability to pay without proof of insufficiency does not qualify.

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legal aid eligibility financial means assessment civil proceedings costs court costs waiver supreme court review

Cited Legislation

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Laki oikeudenkäyntikulujen korvaamisesta 1091/1974 10 luku 1 §
Laki oikeudenkäyntikulujen korvaamisesta 1091/1974 10 luku 2 §

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Kysymys oikeudenkäyntikulujen korvaamisesta.