Medico v. Almasy

RSA 525:1 provides that “Costs shall follow the event of every action or petition, unless otherwise directed by law or by the court.” This section, together with RSA 525:3 gives the Superior Court discretion with respect to the allowance of costs. Averill v. Mathes, 55 N. H. 617; Hatch v. Rideout, 96 N. H. 122. RSA 502-A:30 provides with respect to civil actions in district courts that “Travel and attendance of parties and other costs and fees shall be allowed as in the superior court . . . .” This section by implication gives the district courts the same discretion as the Superior Court has…