Sicherman v. Yeshiva University

This is a motion by the defendant, Yeshiva University, for an order striking out the bill of costs in the sum of $188.75 as taxed in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant on March 23, 1963 by the Clerk of this court. The jury had on January 16, 1963 rendered a verdict of $5,000 in favor of plaintiff after a trial in this court.

The right to costs is governed by the statute, which is in effect when the right to costs accrues and is not controlled by the law in effect when the action is begun (Lord & Taylor v. St. John, 37 Misc 2d 350; Reisner v. 749 Broadway Realty Corp., 207 Misc.…