Judge: Mark H. Epstein, Case: 23SMCV05097, Date: 2024-05-16 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23SMCV05097    Hearing Date: May 16, 2024    Dept: I

This is a motion to tax costs.  Plaintiff sued defendants for fraud and later dismissed the action without prejudice.  Defendants filed a cost memo seeking $914.35 in filing fees.  Plaintiff moves to tax them.  Plaintiff contends the memorandum was untimely.  It is not.  The defense had additional days to respond due to the manner of service.  Turning to the merits, defendants are the prevailing party and the costs asserted are substantiated.  The motion is DENIED.