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CHAPTER 315 An Act to amend and reenact § 17.1-624 of the Code of Virginia, relating to costs taxed by the clerk of court. [H 303] Approved March 27, 2014

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 17.1-624 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 17.1-624. Who to tax costs.

The clerk of the court wherein any party recovers costs shall tax the same. He shall include therein for the fee of such party's attorney, if he has one:

 1. In a case of the Commonwealth, if no higher fee is allowed .. $  5.00

 2. In a chancery cause other than a motion, when the matter

    in controversy exceeds $100 in amount or value .............. $ 15.00

 3. In the Court of Appeals ..................................... $ 50.00

 4. In the Supreme Court ........................................ $ 50.00

In no case shall more than one fee be taxed against the same party, unless the court otherwise directs.