Case Caption: Gabriele Van Lingen, (Appellant/Plaintiff), vs. Ana Davila, (Appellee/Defendant)Case Number: S. Ct. Civ. No. 2007/025Date: 10/30/2007Author: Per CuriamCitation: Summary:

This matter is before the court on Appellant's motion for costs dated August 14, 2007. This Court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court in this matter by Memorandum Opinion dated October 18, 2007. The Virgin Islands Supreme Court Rules provide that " if a judgement is affirmed, reasonable costs shall be taxed against the appellant ..." V.I.S.CT. R. 30(a) (emphasis added). Appellant is not a prevailing party in this matter and, therefore, is not entitled to award for costs.

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