Maine Revised Statutes
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 1502-C (2026)
Discretionary costs
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In addition to other costs allowed to the prevailing party, the court may include as costs, in such amounts as it considers just and reasonable, any of the following items:
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
1.
Reasonable expert witness fees and expenses.
Expert witness fees and expenses, as allowed by Title 16, section 251;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
2.
Cost of medical reports.
The cost of reasonable medical reports, not including costs of the examination or treatment of a patient, which are prepared for the purpose of litigation and which are exchanged by the parties;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
3.
Visual aids.
The reasonable costs of charts, diagrams, photographs and other visual aids necessary for clear understanding of the case by the court or jury not to exceed $500;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
4.
Costs of depositions.
Costs in the taking of depositions as allowed by rule of the Supreme Judicial Court or by other law; and
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
5.
Other costs.
Such other costs as the Supreme Judicial Court may allow by rule.
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).