COSTS, in Law, imply the expences of a suit recovered by the plaintiff, together with damages. Costs were not allowed by the common law, the amercement of the vanquished party being his only punishment; but they are given by statute*. Costs are allowed in chancery for failing to make answer to a bill exhibited, or making an insufficient answer; and if a first answer be certified by a master to be insufficient, the defendant is to pay 40s.; 1s. for a second insufficient answer; 4s. for a third, &c. But if the answer be reported good, the plaintiff shall pay the defendant 40s. costs.