Taniguchi v. Kan Pacific Saipan, LTD (10-1472) | LII / Legal Information Institute.
Section 1920 of 28 U.S.C. sets out the categories of costs that may be awarded to the prevailing party in a federal lawsuit. One of the listed categories is “compensation of interpreters.” § 1920(6).
The question presented is whether costs incurred in translating written documents are “compensation of interpreters” for purposes of section 1920(6).