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Sweetser v. Kenney
31 Me. 288
| Me. | 1850
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Shepley, C. J.

In the case cited from Metcalf, the decision put an end to the whole controversy, so that it was known which party had finally prevailed. And that party, under the statute, as the prevailing party, was entitled to *289costs. In this case neither party has finally prevailed. The suit is not terminated ; it is, in effect, merely remitted to the District Court for further proceedings. How could costs be taxed ? From the commencement of the suit ? That is not pretended. And there is no rule for taxing by parts. Neither party has yet prevailed, and no costs, in this stage of the case, can be allowed.

Case Details

Case Name: Sweetser v. Kenney
Court Name: Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Date Published: Jul 1, 1850
Citation: 31 Me. 288
Court Abbreviation: Me.
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