US · rules
D.V.I. LRCi 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.
Provenance
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- www.vid.uscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-18
- Edition
- fed-district-2026-09-19
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