Haller v. Borror

Lazarus, Judge.

The issue presented in this appeal is whether court reporter fees for taking depositions and for the resulting transcripts may be taxed as costs under Civ.R. 54(D) when the action is decided on summary judgment. We hold that they may be.

Plaintiff, Jack Russell Haller (“appellant”), appeals from the judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas awarding defendant, Donald A. Borror (“appellee”), $3,190.20 in costs pursuant to Civ.R. 54(D). In his brief, appellee concedes that the judgment amount of $3,190.20 erroneously includes expenses for duplicating, postage, and two…