IP OF A WEST 86TH STREET 2, LLC, et al. v. MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC

Filing 114

ORDER - granting 97 Motion for Bill of Costs; Defendant is awarded its costs incurred in this matter in the total amount of $89,811.43. A judgment for costs shall issue. *** SEE ORDER ***. Signed by Judge Sarah Evans Barker on 2/7/2013. (CKM)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA
INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION
IP OF A WEST 86TH STREET 2, LLC, et. al,
Plaintiff,
vs.
MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE
CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC,
Defendant.

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ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S BILL OF COSTS
(Docket No. 97)
On July 21, 2011, we granted Defendant’s motion for summary judgment, denied Plaintiffs’
cross-motion for summary judgment, and entered judgment in favor of Defendant and against
Plaintiffs. Shortly thereafter, Defendant filed its Bill of Costs, but we stayed a ruling on Defendant’s
request pending Plaintiffs' appeal. Now that the Seventh Circuit has affirmed our judgment,
Defendant’s Bill of Costs is ripe for ruling.
Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(b) provides a “presumption” that costs will be awarded to the prevailing
party, but grants the court discretion to direct otherwise. Rivera v. City of Chicago, 469 F.3d 631,
634 (7th Cir. 2006). The decision of a district court to tax costs will not be reversed on appeal,
absent “a clear abuse of discretion.” Northbrook Excess and Surplus Insurance Co., v. Proctor &
Gamble Co., 924 F.2d 633, 642 (7th Cir. 1991).
We have reviewed Defendant’s Bill of Costs, including each of the invoices submitted
therewith, and find that even though Defendant seeks a rather substantial amount of money,
Defendant has not overreached or sought costs beyond those contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 1920.

We also find that Plaintiff has had a reasonable opportunity to object to the costs sought by
Defendant, but has not done so. We, thus, conclude that Defendant is entitled to recover the total
sum it has requested.
Accordingly, Defendant is awarded its costs incurred in this matter in the total amount of
$89,811.43. A judgment for costs shall issue.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Date: 02/07/2013
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SARAH EVANS BARKER, JUDGE
United States District Court
Southern District of Indiana

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