Pines v. Heaslip

Motion to retax bill of costs in action to foreclose a tax lien. Objection is made to two items taxed by the clerk, viz., $30 for a trial fee and $115 for searches. An answer had been interposed on behalf of an infant through his guardian, and there was a hearing as provided by law, and proof was taken. This is a trial within the meaning of the section of the Code allowing a trial fee. Roosevelt v. Schermerhorn, 32 Misc. Rep. 287; Wandell v. Hirschfeld, 40 id. 527. Section 3256 of the Code of Civil Procedure provides that the expenses of searches made by title companies in counties in which…