SS-1657/2017-HJO
ECLI:DK:HJO:2023:SS0000000871
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Defense lawyer's travel time fees dismissed as not covered by standard retainer agreement terms.
Denmark (DK)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court dismissed the claim for additional fees regarding the defense lawyer's travel time. The lawyer argued that reimbursement was necessary due to the client's location, while the opposing party contended that the retainer agreement did not cover such expenses. The court ruled that without explicit agreement or statutory basis, travel time cannot be charged separately from the standard fee structure.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedStraffeforsikringsloven § 10; Straffesagsforsikringsordningen: Travel time expenses for defense counsel are not automatically reimbursable absent specific contractual stipulation or statutory authorization.
Keywords
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defense lawyer fees
travel time reimbursement
retainer agreement terms
criminal defense costs
fee structure limitations
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Full text
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