Re:so now... (Score 2, Interesting)

Here in Australia it's usually user pays. Lot's of court cases get thrown out when the defendant (a large company) demands that the plaintiff (an individual) prove thay can afford to lose the case bu putting up the cash for the legal fees of the large company, which may be millions.

Currently these people want to appeal the appeal, but can't afford to. http://abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s748537.htm http://abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s748537.htm