DocketNumber: No. 286446
Citation Numbers: 1995 Conn. Super. Ct. 10797
Judges: REYNOLDS, STATE TRIAL REFEREE.
Filed Date: 9/12/1995
Status: Non-Precedential
Modified Date: 4/17/2021
Plaintiff's position is that this "is not a legally difficult case as required by the statute and therefore this ($200) cost should not be assessed." Section
The dispute between the parties concerns the meaning of "difficult or extraordinary". These words must be construed according "to the commonly approved usage of the language." C.G.S. §
The American College Dictionary defines — "difficult" as meaning "hard to do, perform or accomplish: not easy; requiring much effort" and "extraordinary" as meaning "beyond what is ordinary: out of the regular or established order."
Albeit this accident terminated the life of a minor child the facts supported the conclusion that it was a "dart out" accident. This general classification hardly qualifies as "difficult or extraordinary", tragic yes, but not within the statutory parameter. CT Page 10799
Objection sustained.
2.
This objection addresses two claims for costs for, first Michael Cei, an engineer, and second, Captain Leonard Gallo of the New Haven Police Department. There is no evidence before the court that either of these men were "summoned" or "subpoenaed" under C.G. S. §
Objection sustained.
3.
This objection was withdrawn at the hearing.
4.
This objection was withdrawn at the hearing.
5.
Plaintiff has objected to defendant's claim under C.G.S. §
Defendants filed a document dated this date (9/12/95) attesting to costs to the defendant City in excess of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars.
Objection overruled.
John N. Reynolds State Trial Referee