§1502-C. Discretionary costs
In addition to other costs allowed to the prevailing party, the court may include as costs, in such amounts as it considers just and reasonable, any of the following items: [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
1. Reasonable expert witness fees and expenses. Expert witness fees and expenses, as allowed by Title 16, section 251;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
2. Cost of medical reports. The cost of reasonable medical reports, not including costs of the examination or treatment of a patient, which are prepared for the purpose of litigation and which are exchanged by the parties;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
3. Visual aids. The reasonable costs of charts, diagrams, photographs and other visual aids necessary for clear understanding of the case by the court or jury not to exceed $500;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
4. Costs of depositions. Costs in the taking of depositions as allowed by rule of the Supreme Judicial Court or by other law; and
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
5. Other costs. Such other costs as the Supreme Judicial Court may allow by rule.
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS
14 §1502. Parties and attorneys (REPEALED)
14 §1502-A. Trial costs (REPEALED)
14 §1502-C. Discretionary costs
14 §1502-D. Taxing of costs; hearing (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 14, SECTION 1503-D)
14 §1503. Appeals in condemnation proceedings
14 §1503-D. Taxing of costs; hearing (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 14, SECTION 1502-D)
14 §1504. Plaintiff appealing favorable judgment
14 §1506. Improper action in Superior Court, 1/4 costs; report of referees, full costs allowed
14 §1507. Damages reduced by counterclaim, full costs
14 §1508. Costs of evidence not increased by multiple damages
14 §1509. Petitions for relief
14 §1510. Plaintiff's action dismissed; costs to defendant
14 §1511. Action in name of State by individual
14 §1512. State liable in civil action
14 §1513. Travel fees not taxable for State
14 §1514. Divers actions or division of account only one bill of costs
14 §1515. If execution available, no costs in action on judgment
14 §1516. Travel in actions by a corporation
14 §1518. Plea of bankruptcy; no costs
14 §1519. Hearing on costs; appeals (REPEALED)
14 §1520. Costs for creditor where debtor not discharged (REPEALED)