Costs in United States
Costs Definition
A pecuniary allowance made by positive law to the successful party to a suit, or to some distinct proceeding in a suit in consideration of, and to reimburse, his probable expense. Abbott. See 4 N. M. 356. At common law, there were no costs by name, but when the plaintiff failed, he was amerced for presenting a false claim, and, when judgment was rendered against defendant, he was fined for resisting the just claim of plaintiff. Costs as allowed by statute in modern practice are the amount allowed the prevailing party in lieu of the common-law fines. The term is to be distinguished from “disbursements,” which includes the amounts paid out by the prevailing party for certain purposes incident to the suit, and allowed to him as part of his recovery. 23 Ore. 451. See “Double Costs.
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A pecuniary allowance made by positive law to the successful party to a suit, or to some distinct proceeding in a suit in consideration of, and to reimburse, his probable expense. Abbott. See 4 N. M. 356. At common law, there were no costs by name, but when the plaintiff failed, he was amerced for presenting a false claim, and, when judgment was rendered against defendant, he was fined for resisting the just claim of plaintiff. Costs as allowed by statute in modern practice are the amount allowed the prevailing party in lieu of the common-law fines. The term is to be distinguished from “disbursements,” which includes the amounts paid out by the prevailing party for certain purposes incident to the suit, and allowed to him as part of his recovery. 23 Ore. 451. See “Double Costs.
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Costs in State Statute Topics
Introduction to Costs (State statute topic)
The purpose of Costs is to provide a broad appreciation of the Costs legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Costs).
Meaning of Costs
In plain or simple terms, Costs means: An allowance for expenses in prosecuting or defending a suit. Ordinarily this does not include attorney fees.
Costs (Appeals)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of costs. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Appeals is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with costs is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Costs (Eminent Domain Proceedings)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of costs. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Eminent Domain Proceedings is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with costs is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Costs (Fair Housing Rights)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of costs. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Fair Housing Rights is provided. Finally, the subject of Housing in relation with costs is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Costs (Remedies)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of costs. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Remedies is provided. Finally, the subject of Letters of Credit in relation with costs is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Costs (Remedies)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of costs. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Remedies is provided. Finally, the subject of Franchises in relation with costs is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Costs (Remedies)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of costs. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Remedies is provided. Finally, the subje
ct of Distributorships in relation with costs is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Resources
Further Reading
- Information about Costs in the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.
Soft Costs in the context of Real Estate
Resurces
See Also
- Indirect Construction Costs
Costs in the Criminal Justice System
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Benefits
Meaning of Costs
In plain or simple terms, Costs means: An allowance for expenses in prosecuting or defending a suit. Ordinarily this does not include attorney fees.
Resources
See Also
- Benefits
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