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Under the "english" system, the loser often has to pay winner's legal expenses. Under the "American" system not so. However you can ask for Rule 11 sanctions (from Rules of Civil Procedure) for sanctions in the form of attorney's fees if the lawsuit is frivolous. Not awarded that often...has to be pretty egregious.
Another tact is to file for summary judgment; i.e., there is no set of facts even assuming all allegations of the plaintiff are true that would allow the Plaintiff to prevail at a trial on the merits. Judge can award atty fees in this situation.
Finally, you can sue for malicious prosecution if you prevail.
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