Shay v. Tuolumne Water Co.

Citations

• 6 Cal. 286
• 1856 Cal. LEXIS 128

Syllabus

<p>In an action for damages, where the jury found a verdict for plaintiif for $50, and costs, Held, that judgment could not be entered for costs in favor of plaintiff.</p> <p>The plaintiff can only he allowed costs when he recovers §200 in an action for money or damages. Costs axe incident to the judgment, and cannot he given by the jury by way of damages.</p>