McIntosh v. Crandall

SCOTT (R. H.), J. pro tem.

Plaintiff recovered judgment against defendants in this suit to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. Defendants moved for a new trial, which was denied. Plaintiff filed a “supplemental memorandum of costs” for $15.50, covering items incidental to the hearing on the motion for new trial, including a per diem of $12.50 for the court reporter who had reported during the trial, $2 notary’s fees and $1 service fees. Defendants moved to strike this cost bill “upon the ground that there is no statutory authorization for costs upon a motion for a new trial and upon the further…