Sentences with phrase «unsuccessful habeas»

However, even if this is true, it is not clear that costs awards are a fair or effective way to deal with vexatious self - represented inmates on unsuccessful habeas corpus applications because the rules of costs contemplate represented litigants, not self - represented ones.

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However, it is important to note that Justice Crighton's decision did not only follow the Alberta Rules of Court, but also relied on Alberta precedent for awarding costs against an unsuccessful self - represented habeas corpus applicant.