Charges

Defined in 7 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

The expenses which have been incurred in relation- either to a transaction or to a suit. It is a larger term than "costs."

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Costs and expenses of a litigation.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The expenses which have been incurred in relation either to a transaction or to a suit. Thus, the charges incurred for his benefit must be paid by a hirer; the defendant must pay the charges of a suit. In relation to actions, the term includes something more than the costs, technically so called.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The expenses which have been incurred or disbursements made, in connection with a contract, suit or business transaction. Spoken of an action, it is said that the term includes more than what falls under the technical description of "costs."

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

Expenses incurred in a suit or judicial proceeding, including such as do not come under the technical denomination of costs.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

The expenses which have been incurred, or disbursements made, in connection with a contract, suit, or business transaction. Spoken of an action, it is said that the term includes more than what falls under the technical description of “costs.”

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

In practice. Kxpenses incurred in a suit at law or in equity, or other judicial proceeding; including such as do not come under the technical denomination of costs. The expression " costs and charges'' is of frequent occurrence in practice. See 2 WUs. 267, 268.