Witness Travel Expenses Are Not A “Taboo” Costs Item. Costs is the issue we focus on in Shanghai Linzheng Import & Export Co., Ltd. v. Playhut, Inc., Case No. B237169 (2d Dist., Div. 8 Aug. 23, 2013) (unpublished), even though merits and prejudgment interest issues were also involved. Here, a prevailing party […]
Be Careful in Saying “Thank You.” HPSC, Inc. v. Tiffany, Case No. D061142 (4th Dist., Div. 1 Aug. 19, 2013) (unpublished) is a situation where one defendant was dismissed upon an oral motion after a summary judgment argument, with the court expressly indicating the defendant was dismissed upon the condition that both sides
Even Though $368,588 Was Substantial Award, It Was Justified. One of the things many respondents want during an appeal is a bond or undertaking to “secure” the judgment while the matter is winding its away through the appellate process. That makes sense from several perspectives, but there is a downside as the next
Government Code Section 21167(f) Was Basis For Reduction. In San Diego Citizenry Group v. County of San Diego, Case No. D059962 (4th Dist., Div. 1 July 30, 2011) (unpublished), losing CEQA plaintiff did challenge the costs of preparing part of an administrative record and argued the County was not entitled to reimbursement of
Fourth District, Division 2 Disagrees With Cummings. In the civil rights area, Cummings v. Benco Building Services, 11 Cal.App.4th 1383, 1388 (1992) is a California decision oft-cited for the proposition that both fees and costs cannot be awarded against a losing civil rights plaintiff unless the action is deemed to be frivolous, unreasonable,
Also, Mediation and Other Routine Costs Were Justified. Landlord won damages, attorney’s fees, and routine costs against lease assignees in Town Square Properties v. Mansouri, Case No. B236871 (2d Dist., Div. 5 July 15, 2013) (unpublished). The fee award alone was $167,407.55 in favor of landlord, as well as routine costs for mediation
Also, Plaintiff Cannot Receive Trial Expenses As Costs Based on Being Awarded Costs on Appeal from An Earlier Appeal. Plaintiff property owner, in a prior published decision, obtained a trial court judgment affirmed on appeal in connection with a determination that the Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board failed to apply the correct burden
Additional Costs Awards for Experts and Trial Technology Also Sustained. In Bender v. County of Los Angeles, Case No. B236294 (2d Dist., Div. 8 July 9, 2013) (published), plaintiff won an excessive police force Bane Act suit, with the Bane Act containing a fee-shifting clause. The lower court also awarded $989,258 to plaintiff
Apportionment May Be Required In Response to Motion to Tax Costs, But Trial Court Erred By Not Allowing Allocation After Raising Apportionment Objection Sua Sponte. Justice Bedsworth, for a 3-0 panel, held in Morris v. Wilson, Case No. G047534 (4th Dist., Div. 3 June 20, 2013) (unpublished) that a defendant is not required
Cauzza v. Julian Union High School Dist., Case No. D060364 (4th Dist., Div. 1 June 18, 2013) (unpublished) is a great case for you educational practitioners on the law and type of proof to demonstrate a school district’s liability or non-liability for off-campus homecoming float activities. In the end, school district prevailed on
