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 to 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.