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SS-3580/2021-KOL ECLI:DK:KOL:2023:SS0000000901 AI generated

Court dismissed lawyer's fee claim because client's absence from court meeting was voluntary and not excused.

Case Number SS-3580/2021-KOL
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The court dismissed the claim for legal fees following a court appearance where the client was absent. The opposing party argued that the lawyer's time was wasted due to the client's failure to attend the scheduled meeting. The court ruled that since the client voluntarily chose not to appear, the lawyer was not entitled to compensation for that specific session.

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Straffesagloven § 133; Straffesagloven § 134: A lawyer is not entitled to fees for a court session if the client voluntarily fails to appear without valid justification.

Keywords

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legal fees court appearance client absence voluntary non-attendance lawyer compensation criminal procedure fee claim

Cited Legislation

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Straffesagloven § 133
Straffesagloven § 134
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SS-2/2023-HJR
Defense lawyer's fee for a Monday court session cancelled Friday was dismissed as more than one day's notice was given.
SS-2740/2019-OLR
Court denies defense lawyers' fees for cancelled trial days due to police investigation delays and short notice.
SS-67/2014-HJR
Højesteret allows appeal against dismissal due to missing follow-up on original signed petition, remitting case for salary review.
FS-4897/2010-HBK
Court allows reduced lawyer fee for telephone hearing due to client's time savings and convenience.
BS-2100/2011-VLR
Vestre Landsret dismissed a lawsuit claiming a summons to a constable meeting is an appealable decision under the Code of Civil Procedure.

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