double costs definition
double costs means double the fees allowed under Rule 60(2) and includes the disbursements allowed under Rule 60(4);
double costs means double the fees allowed under Rule 57(2) and includes the disbursements allowed under Rule 57(4).
double costs means twice the amount taxable under normal circumstances. As we mentioned, the term "costs" is frequently used to include fees and disbursements. However, "double costs" only applies to fees and not to disbursements. They are said not to be a penalty levied against the unsuccessful side, nor a bonus for the successful side, but it is difficult to regard them otherwise. Notwithstanding the courts' discretion to order costs, if the plaintiff's offer is vindicated, double costs should ordinarily follow the event.