Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. 1726 establishes rules for the imposition and taxation of costs in legal proceedings, including which costs are taxable and under what circumstances. It specifies that attorney's fees are generally not taxable unless authorized, and outlines exceptions where costs may be shifted or penalized. The law also allows for delinquent accounts to be handled by private collection agencies through a competitive bidding process.
Costs that are taxable include certain court-related expenses, but attorney's fees are generally not taxable unless specifically authorized by law.
Yes, but only if authorized by section 2503 or applicable law; otherwise, attorney's fees are not considered taxable costs.
Delinquent accounts can be turned over to private collection agencies selected through a competitive bidding process.
Yes, costs related to funds, public questions, or where justice would be substantially affected may be exceptions to the prevailing party bearing costs.