Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 151 - Labor and Industry Department
Chapter 1415 - JOINT WORKERS' COMPENSATION LITIGATION PROCEDURES
Part 1415.3300 - TAXATION OF COSTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

Subpart 1. When allowed.

This part applies to costs in disputed cases. Costs associated with cases settled before hearing may be recovered by agreement in a stipulation or retainer agreement.

Subp. 2. Informal request.

Before submitting a formal request for payment or reimbursement of costs and disbursements, an informal request should be made by the taxing party on the party from whom reimbursement is sought. If agreement cannot be reached on all items, the taxing party may then proceed formally, including in the formal request an indication of those costs agreed upon.

Subp. 3. Service of formal request.

The taxing party shall serve the request for taxation of costs and disbursements upon the parties.

Subp. 4. Service of objection.

An opposing party has ten working days from the date of service upon him or her to serve and file a formal objection to taxation or allowance.

Subp. 5. Hearing.

If a party requests a hearing on costs, the office shall schedule a hearing and give notice of the hearing to the parties.