WA Australian Law - Possible to Counter Claim for Loss of Income?

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fabian dries

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19 October 2015
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Hello. I've been told I am unable to get legal representation on a minor case claim for defending this claim. I am going to defend the lies of the claimant. Due to my loss of income for defending the case and my time, can I carry out a counter claim of monetary value for loss of income for the days I have to defend under Australian Law?

I'm losing time from my job and my family to defend the actions of a liar. I think people should be made to pay for there nonsense.

Many thanks for your assistance..
 
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Sophea

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No, assuming you are successful you would be entitled to your legal costs which are calculated on the court scale. Nothing more.
 

fabian dries

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19 October 2015
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Thanks. There's no doubt I'd be successful. But seems pretty unfair...at the end of the day i still lose out regardless. It's pathetic.