Elia v. Hazen

In this automobile negligence case, plaintiffs Connie Elia, Louis Elia, Theresa Cipro, and Andrea Cipro appeal as of right from a judgment entered on a jury verdict, challenging the trial court’s denial of expert witness fees as taxable costs. *376Defendant1 cross appeals, challenging the trial court’s order awarding plaintiffs the cost of several depositions read into the trial record. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

On September 9, 1995, the automobile in which plaintiffs were riding was struck in the rear by an automobile driven by defendant. Plaintiffs filed this automobile…