Hannon v. Epstein

In an action for personal injuries, brought against two defendants, a verdict was rendered against the defendant Epstein, alone, for the sum of $750. The successful defendant, Robert Lent, now moves for an order directing the clerk of the court to tax a bill of costs in his favor as against the plaintiff.

The plaintiff is not entitled to a bill of costs against the unsuccessful defendant, Epstein, by reason of the fact that the amount of his recovery is less than $2,000, as provided in subdivision 1 of section 1474 of the Civil Practice Act. Therefore, section 1476 of the Civil Practice Act,…