Elliott v. The Leah H. Miller

On the 28th of March last the court decreed on the pleadings and proofs that the libellant should recover $120 for his services on board the vessel, but no costs were allowed him. The counsel for the li-bellant at the first opportunity thereafter, and during the term, moved a reargument of the case on the point of costs. The counsel for the claimants contended that the court had no power to grant a review of the former decisions, unless for error manifest upon the face of the decree, or because of *543newly discovered evidence. Both counsel also discussed the subject of costs on the merits of the…