Edison v. American Mutoscope Co.

DACOMBE, Circuit Judge.

Two of the items disallowed by the clerk, to wit, the premiums paid for appeal bond and for supersedeas bond, should be allowed. The court of appeals in the Sixth circuit disallowed a similar charge when sought to be taxed as costs; the only reason stated being that “there is no authority for taxing such an item.” Lee Injector Mfg. Co. v. Pemberthy Injector Co., 48 C. C. A. 760, 109 Fed. 964. There is authority, however, for taxing legitimate and proper disbursements which are rendered necessary by rules of practice as disbursements in the circuit court, and these…