Quality Business Accessories, Inc. v. National Business Products, Inc.

CARL R. GAERTNER, Judge.

Defendant, National Business Products, appeals from the trial court’s order assessing $3,035.30 in costs against defendant to pay half of the fees of a court-appointed discovery commissioner.

On May 15, 1989, plaintiff, Quality Business Accessories, filed a petition in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, alleging breach of contract, unfair competition, interference with a business expectancy and appropriation of commissions. Following a number of discovery requests, motions and continuances, the trial court appointed Senior Judge Michael Hart to serve as commissioner…