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Scherman v. Rasmussen9/25/2001
fy at trial. Minn. Stat. ยงรก357.25 (2000), however, specifically allows for taxation of expert witness fees that are "just and reasonable." The determination of what costs are reasonable is left largely to the discretion of the trial court. Casey v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 464 N.W.2d 736, 740 (Minn. App. 1991), review denied (Minn. Apr. 5, 1991). In making its award, the court properly noted that the expenses claimed were necessary to defend against a medical malpractice claim, and that defendant was prepared to call these witnesses, had the court not directed a verdict in its favor. Therefore, the district court did not abuse its discretion, either in its initial award of costs and disbursements or in the augmented award.
Affirmed.
Dated: September 19, 2001
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