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In Re: Est. of C. Jabbour Pet of: Nicotra, M.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 26 WM 2022

Court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; August 15, 2022; Pennsylvania; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Costs associated with the Supreme Court review in the Estate of Caleem L. Jabbour case have been determined. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ordered that costs totaling $830.78 be taxed in favor of Maura Nicotra, the Co-Executrix, against the appellees, Terri Vargo (Co-Executrix) and Arlene Jabbour (beneficiary). The breakdown of costs includes a filing fee of $49.00, and reproduction costs for briefs and records amounting to $781.78, which consists of $45.30 for blowback printing and binding, $639.43 for blowback printing, and $97.05 for additional briefs. The decision was made on August 15, 2022, following the petition and objections regarding the Bill of Costs.

Legal Issues Addressed

Determination of Recoverable Costs

Application: The court itemized recoverable costs associated with the review, including filing fees and reproduction costs for briefs and records.

Reasoning: The breakdown of costs includes a filing fee of $49.00, and reproduction costs for briefs and records amounting to $781.78, which consists of $45.30 for blowback printing and binding, $639.43 for blowback printing, and $97.05 for additional briefs.

Resolution of Cost Disputes

Application: The court resolved disputes regarding the Bill of Costs after considering petitions and objections.

Reasoning: The decision was made on August 15, 2022, following the petition and objections regarding the Bill of Costs.

Taxation of Costs in Supreme Court Proceedings

Application: The Supreme Court has the authority to tax costs in favor of one party against another in proceedings it reviews. In this case, costs were taxed in favor of Maura Nicotra, the Co-Executrix, against the appellees.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ordered that costs totaling $830.78 be taxed in favor of Maura Nicotra, the Co-Executrix, against the appellees, Terri Vargo (Co-Executrix) and Arlene Jabbour (beneficiary).