per diem

per diem
The compensation of a public officer in the form of an allowance for days actually spent in the performance of official duty. 43 Am J1st Pub Of § 358. Not a fee, but an emolument for a clerk of court, being payable for attendance at court irrespective of whether or not court business is transacted. 15 Am J2d Clk Ct § 13. A fee paid a witness for each day's attendance in a case. 20 Am J1st Costs §§ 53-56. The term, signifying "per day," is sometimes and by some courts held to be included in the term "fees," and sometimes otherwise. The two terms are not always synonymous. See Anderson v Beadle County, 51 SD 6, 211 NW 968, 969.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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