Taniguchi v. Kan Pacific Saipan, Ltd.
Holding
Because the ordinary meaning of "interpreter" is someone who translates orally from one language to another, the category "compensation of interpreters" in 28 U.S.C. § 1920(6), which includes that category among the costs that may be awarded to prevailing parties in federal court lawsuits, does not include the cost of document translation.
Judgment
Reversed and remanded, 6-3, in an opinion by Samuel Alito on May 21, 2012. Justice Ginsburg filed a dissenting opinion, which was joined by Justices Breyer and Sotomayor.
Merits Brief for the Petitioner
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioner
- Brief of Interpreting and Translation Professors
- Brief of” the”National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators”
Merits Briefs for the Respondent
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondent
Certiorari-Stage Briefs
Recommended Citation: Taniguchi v. Kan Pacific Saipan, Ltd., SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/taniguchi-v-kan-pacific-saipan-ltd/