Memorandum of Costs: 5-Day Extension Applies When Party Serves Notice of Entry by Mail

  California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1700 proscribes the procedure for claiming costs following entry of judgment. Rule 3.1700(a)(1) provides in relevant part: “A prevailing party who claims costs must serve and file a memorandum of costs within 15 days after the date of mailing of the notice of entry of judgment or dismissal by the clerk under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.5 or the date of service of written notice of entry of judgment or dismissal, or within 180 days after entry of judgment, whichever is first.” Continue reading