Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

Allowable Costs to Add to a Judgment

Is there a definition of what ''allowable costs'' are in the State of Illinois for a Judgment collection? In other words, to add to the Judgment/Writ of Garnishment form, it allows certain costs that the Creditor paid to enforce the judgment but those particulars are not spelled out. Specifically, are attorney fees and asset searches considered allowable costs? Clearly the form indicates that filing fees and certified copies are okay, but there are more costs than that to enforce the judgment. It anything that is reasonable and directly related okay? Any insight is greatly appreciated.


Asked on 10/23/08, 4:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

Re: Allowable Costs to Add to a Judgment

Yes.

Allowable costs have been defined as the sort of costs that you necessarily incur in the prosecution and/or defense of your case.

Generally, the filing fees, cost of service of process and summons are automatic. Under some circumstances the costs of depositions, transcripts, doctor fees may also become part of allowable costs.

Generally, attorney fees are not part of allowable costs--although under some circumstances they are.

I hope this helps,

Taradji

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Answered on 10/23/08, 5:22 pm


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