Except as otherwise provided by law, costs may be allowed or disallowed in the discretion of the court to any party in any action, motion, appeal or proceeding, whether or not he be successful therein; and where allowed, they may be taxed according to law.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:15-59
Costs allowed in discretion of court
Known as the Punitive Damages Act
The act spans §§ 2–2 (79 sections).
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
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