Local Rule Rule 54.1: Bills of Costs
D.V.I. — Civil rule
Rule 54.1. Bills of Costs
(a) Time for Filing. Within 14 days after the entry of a final judgment or a judgment allowing costs, the prevailing party shall serve on the adverse party and file with the Clerk of Court a Bill of Costs.
(b) Requirements for Bill of Costs. A Bill of Costs shall precisely set forth each item thereof, so that the nature of the charge can be readily understood, and shall be verified by the attorney for the applicant, stating that: (1) the items are correct, (2) the services were actually and necessarily performed, and (3) the disbursements were necessarily incurred in the action or proceeding. Counsel shall append to the verified Bill of Costs copies of all invoices in support of the request for each item.
(c) Waiver of Unsupported Costs. Upon failure of the prevailing party to comply with this Rule, all costs not properly supported shall be waived.
(d) Challenging a Bill of Costs. A party may seek review by the Court by motion served within seven days of the Clerk's action.