Piels v. Tron

Motion to tax costs against the unsuccessful plaintiff in favor of the defendant is denied.

Plaintiffs joined in one action under the authority of section 209 of the Civil Practice Act. The trial of the issues before-me resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs Sadie Fine and Joseph Fine and a verdict in favor of the defendant as against the plaintiff William Piels.

There can be but one bill of costs taxed in an action. The successful plaintiffs are of course entitled to costs; therefore, the defendant may not tax costs against the unsuccessful plaintiff Piels. Undoubtedly there is…