The Ultimate Caterer Inc.did not fare well in court.In addition to damages,the company was ordered to pay costs to the young couple whose wedding dinner left them and many of their guests very ill.Which of the following correctly describes the meaning of costs in these circumstances?
A) the legal fees incurred by the defendant in a lawsuit
B) the amount the loser must pay toward the winner's expenses
C) the legal fees incurred by the plaintiff in a lawsuit
D) the amount of court fees charged for litigating the lawsuit

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Costs in this context refer to the expenses that the losing party (in this case, The Ultimate Caterer Inc.) must pay towards the legal expenses of the winning party (the young couple). This can include things like attorney fees, court fees, and other expenses incurred by the winning party in the course of the lawsuit.