In addition to other costs allowed to the prevailing party, the court may include as costs, in such amounts as it considers just and reasonable, any of the following items: [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 1. Reasonable expert witness fees and expenses. Expert witness fees and expenses, as allowed by Title 16, section 251; [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 2. Cost of medical reports. The cost of reasonable medical reports, not including costs of the examination or treatment of a patient, which are prepared for the purpose of litigation and which are exchanged by the parties; [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 3. Visual aids. The reasonable costs of charts, diagrams, photographs and other visual aids necessary for clear understanding of the case by the court or jury not to exceed $500; [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 4. Costs of depositions. Costs in the taking of depositions as allowed by rule of the Supreme Judicial Court or by other law; and [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 5. Other costs. Such other costs as the Supreme Judicial Court may allow by rule. [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
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