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14 §1510. Plaintiff’s action dismissed; costs to defendant

§1510. Plaintiff’s action dismissed; costs to defendant When a plaintiff’s action is voluntarily or involuntarily dismissed, the defendant recovers costs against him, and in all actions, as well as those of qui tam as others, the party prevailing is entitled to his legal costs.  

14 §1511. Action in name of State by individual

§1511. Action in name of State by individual When an action is brought in the name of the State for the benefit of a private person, his name and place of residence shall be indorsed on the summons. If the defendant prevails, judgment for his costs shall be rendered against such person and execution issued […]

14 §1512. State liable in civil action

§1512. State liable in civil action When a defendant prevails against the State in a civil action, judgment for his costs shall be rendered against it and the treasurer of the county shall pay the amount on a certified copy of the judgment. The amount shall be allowed to him in his account with the […]

14 §1514. Divers actions or division of account only one bill of costs

§1514. Divers actions or division of account only one bill of costs When a plaintiff brings divers actions which might have been joined in one against the same party and which are first in order for trial at the same term of court, or divides an account which might all have been sued for in […]

14 §1502-B. Recoverable costs

§1502-B. Recoverable costs The following costs shall be allowed to prevailing parties in civil actions unless the court otherwise specifically directs:   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 1.  Filing fees.  Filing fees paid to the clerk;   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Fees for service of process.  Fees paid for service of […]

14 §1502-C. Discretionary costs

§1502-C. Discretionary costs In addition to other costs allowed to the prevailing party, the court may include as costs, in such amounts as it considers just and reasonable, any of the following items:   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 1.  Reasonable expert witness fees and expenses.  Expert witness fees and expenses, as allowed by […]

14 §1516. Travel in actions by a corporation

§1516. Travel in actions by a corporation In actions of a corporation, its travel is computed from the place where it is situated, if local, otherwise from the place where its business is usually transacted, not exceeding 40 miles, unless its agent actually travels a greater distance to attend court.