Is there a legally mandated filing fee and/or deposit?

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Answer
Yes, deposit
Source

Representation of the People Act Chapter 2:01(published 1967-12-21, last amended 2000-09-12), http://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/laws2/alphabetical_list/lawspdfs2/2.01.pdf

 

109. (1) At the time of presenting a representationpetition or within three days afterwards the petitioner shall give security forall costs which may become payable by him to any witness summoned on his behalfor to any respondent.

(2) The security shall be—

(a) in the case of a petition relating to membership ofthe Senate or of the House of Representatives, an amount of twenty thousanddollars; and

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Comment

Not specified when it comes to filing fee.

 

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