New York Supreme Court, 1873

Klinck v. Kelly

Klinck v. Kelly
New York Supreme Court · Decided July 1, 1873 · Fancher
15 Abb. Pr. 135

Counsel

Orlando L. Stewart, for plaintiff,, J. R. Cuming, for defendant, the sheriff,

Klinck v. Kelly

Opinion of the Court

Fancher, J.

Where a sheriff succeeds in Ms de- . fense, he is entitled to double” costs, including disbursements ; that is, to the adjusted bill of costs and disbursements, fifty per cent, more must be added. The statute as to double costs is not affected by the Code.

Subdivision 7 of section 307 of the Code allows but • five term fees, and no more. All above that number must be stricken from' the bill.

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