Legal Opinion
Terrell ex rel. L.D v. Coral World
Supreme Court of The Virgin Islands
Decided July 20, 2011No. S. Ct. Civ. Nos. 2010-0058, 2010-0065PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
(July 20, 2011)
Hodge, C.J.
On August 28, 2009, a jury rendered a verdict in Melecia Terrell’s favor in a lawsuit against Coral World. Following the favorable verdict, Terrell sought costs for various litigation related expenses. The Superior Court awarded Terrell costs for some of her expenses but denied travel expenses, expert fees, and other miscellaneous expenses. Both Terrell and Coral World appealed the Superior Court’s award of costs. On appeal, Terrell argues that both the travel and expert witness expenses were recoverable under title 5, section 541 of the Virgin…
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