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iiclr-17849	Root, David A.	Attorney Fee-Shifting in America: Comparing, Contrasting, and Combining the "American Rule" and "English Rule"	2005	36	.pdf	application/pdf	18580	1058	65	Furthermore, the English rule rests on two simple premises: 1) defeat provides adequate basis for imposing legal fees on the losing party; and 2) the winner deserves to be fully compensated for all legal costs, including attorneys fees and incidental expenses. Unjust Financial Detriment to a Successful Defendant A fundamental concern with the American rule is that defendants must pay legal fees, which may amount to huge sums, even where their actions or 120.	cache/iiclr-17849.pdf	txt/iiclr-17849.txt