Costs

(a) Against whom taxed. Except as otherwise provided by law, if an appeal is dismissed, costs shall be taxed against the appellant, unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court; if a judgment is affirmed, costs shall be taxed against the appellant unless otherwise ordered; if a judgment is reversed, costs shall be taxed against the appellee unless otherwise ordered; if a judgment is affirmed or reversed in part, or is vacated, costs shall be taxed only as ordered by the court. (b) Costs for and against the State of Alabama. In cases involving the State of Alabama or an agency or officer thereof, if an award of costs against the State of Alabama is authorized by law, costs shall be awarded in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (a); otherwise, costs shall not be awarded for or against the State of Alabama. (c) Costs of copies of records. The costs of producing the necessary copies of the clerk’s record and the reporter’s transcript shall be taxable in the trial court. A party who desires those costs to be taxed shall state the costs in an itemized and verified bill of costs, which the party shall file with the clerk of the trial court, with proof of service, within 14 days (2 weeks) after the issuance of the certificate of judgment pursuant to Rule 41. [Amended 8-27-91, eff. 10-1-91; Amended 11-19-96, eff. 1-1-97; Amended eff. 81- 2000.] Committee Comments