Section 1908. Disbursements allowable  


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  • Except  where the contrary is specifically provided by law, a party to
      whom costs are awarded, or  a  prevailing  party  who  has  appeared  in
      person, shall be allowed his necessary disbursements as follows:
        (a)  All  fees  paid to the clerk or an enforcement officer, including
      jury fees, and the reasonable expense of serving process  where  service
      is made by other than an enforcement officer.
        (b) The legal fees of witnesses.
        (c)  The legal fees paid for a certified copy of a deposition or other
      paper recorded or filed  in  any  public  office,  necessarily  used  or
      obtained for use on the trial.
        (d)   The   reasonable   compensation   of  commissioners  for  taking
      depositions.
        (e) Prospective charges for filing a transcript with the county  clerk
      and the sheriff's fees for receiving and returning an execution.
        (f)  Such  other  reasonable  and  necessary  expenses  as are taxable
      pursuant to the provisions of CPLR § 8301.