Kahn v. Coen
New York Court of Common Pleas
Action by Rosa M. Kahn against Howes Coen. There was judgment for defendant, and plaintiff moves to retax costs allowing defendant five term fees. Motion denied.
1Opinion of the CourtBischoff, J.
The clerk properly allowed the item for term fees, it appearing that the cause was “necessarily” upon the calendar during the period in question, within the definition found in Sipperly v. Warner, 9 How. Pr. 332, and the requirements of practice as to service of notice were complied with. See Gowing v. Levy (Sup.) 17 N. Y. Supp. 771. I find no reason for a departure from the rule, which obtains in this city, that term fees for terms during which a cause is upon the general calendar, awaiting trial in the usual course, may be taxed by the successful party. Code Civ. Proc. § 3251, subd. 3;…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Gowing v. LevyNew York Supreme Court · 1892
- Sipperly v. WarnerNew York Supreme Court · 1854