Fee shifting is the practice of

A. dividing attorneys' fees among all participants in a class-action suit.
B. reducing fees if the votes of appellate court judges are divided.
C. getting the government to pay the fees of all parties.
D. having attorneys adjust their fees according to their experience and the damages awarded.
E. getting the loser to pay court costs.


Answer: E

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