Article 277

On filing the bill, the court shall fix a day for considering the bill and shall summon the parties to appear on such day.

After considering the bill and hearing the parties, the court may reduce the bill as to costs which the court determines were not reasonably incurred or were not reasonable and proportionate to the amount of the suit.

Where the party entitled to costs has failed to file a bill, the court shall, after recording such, certify the costs of the other parties or may allow the defaulting party a nominal or other sum so as to prevent any other party being prejudiced by such default.

Costs shall carry interest at the legal rate as from the day of the judgment until final settlement.