Court costs

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001360",
  "term": "Court costs",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The official fees and charges required to be paid to the court for initiating and prosecuting a lawsuit. These expenses include filing fees, service of process fees, and charges for obtaining transcripts or certified copies of documents. In many jurisdictions, the prevailing party in a lawsuit may be awarded reimbursement for these costs by the losing party.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/court-costs/"
}