Opinion ID: 1952299
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Heading: Photocopying Fees

Text: Copies of depositions are taxable upon a showing of necessity to the preparation of one's case. Bennett v. Kiggins, 391 A.2d 236, 238 (D.C.1978) (affirming the trial court's assessment of costs, noting that the trial court must have determined that copies of the depositions aided appellees in pursuing the summary judgment order which disposed of this case), cert. denied, 439 U.S. 1072, 99 S.Ct. 844, 59 L.Ed.2d 39 (1979). In its initial order, the trial court determined that because the depositions were necessary for case preparation, the photocopying charges ($752.20) would also be awarded. In modifying its first order, the trial court affirmed its award of photocopying costs, explaining that both the transcripts and copies of the transcripts were necessary for trial preparation. Because the trial court found that the copies were necessary for trial preparation, we cannot say that the court abused its discretion.