9. Costs and Expenses.—
These are largely within the control of the parties and become heavy only to the extent that the court is burdened with the care of the property or its proceeds. If promptly bonded, the necessary costs are very small. If the marshal remains in possession, his costs will include ship-keeper's charges and all other expenses which the situation occasions. If he sells, there will be his commission on the amount realized, 2½ per cent. on sums under five hundred dollars and 1½ per cent. on sums in excess; the clerk will be entitled to a commission of 1 per cent. for handling the proceeds. His other necessary costs are small. Where, however, there is prolonged litigation, the expenses may become very heavy, especially in respect of stenographer's accounts and the fees of commissioners to whom matters of detail may be referred.