Local Rule LR54.1: Taxation of Costs

LR54.1 Taxation of Costs If counsel for the litigants in a civil case are able to agree on costs, they need not file a bill of costs with the Clerk. If counsel cannot agree, a bill of costs shall be filed by the prevailing party with the Clerk within 21 days from the entry of judgment. A copy of the bill of costs shall be served upon opposing counsel. The opposing counsel shall file written objections within 21 days from the date of service. The bill of costs, and any objection, must be prepared and filed in accordance with the Court's Guidelines on Preparing Bills of Costs. The prevailing party may file a reply to any objections within 14 days from the date of service. The Clerk shall then assess the costs in accordance with the Court's Guidelines on Preparing Bill of Costs.

Commentary (Guidelines on Preparing Bills of Costs)