Perna v. Allentown Italian Society

Reno, P. J.,

This appeal from the judgment of the prothonotary in taxing costs presents two questions. The first relates to the fees of a translator. At the hearing, the chancellor suggested that both sides should employ experts to translate the minutes which were in question and endeavor to have them agree upon a correct translation. The suggestion was followed, and the fee in question here is that of the party who secured the final decree.

At common law, no costs could be recovered. They are created by statute, and a party seeking them must point to the “clear language” of a statute allowing…