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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following costs shall be allowed to prevailing parties in civil actions unless the court otherwise specifically directs:
1. Filing fees. Filing fees paid to the clerk;
2. Fees for service of process.Fees paid for service of process and other documents served by a sheriff, deputy, constable or others authorized by law;
3. Attendance fees and travel costs paid to witnesses.Attendance fees and travel costs of witnesses as allowed by Title 16, section 251 or other laws;
4. Travel expenses.Reasonable expenses of travel within the State to the place of trial for the prevailing party or his attorney of record, as provided by rule of the Supreme Judicial Court, or as directed by court, in the absence of that rule; and
5. Other costs. Such other costs as the Supreme Judicial Court may direct by rule.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 14. Court Procedure--Civil § 1502-B. Recoverable costs - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-14-court-procedure-civil/me-rev-st-tit-14-sect-1502-b/
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