§ 1914. Stenographer's fees. In all cases of appeal from an order or
judgment, where a transcript of the stenographer's minutes or mechanical
record of the testimony given on trial or hearing becomes a necessary
part of the return on appeal, the stenographer's fees for making up such
transcript shall be thirty cents for each folio and shall be paid in the
first instance by the appellant and be taxable by him as a disbursement
on the appeal; provided, however, that in any case in which an appeal
has been taken by the city of New York or by any department, board or
officer thereof, the stenographer, upon demand of the corporation
counsel or the department, board or officer of the city shall, within
ten days, make up the transcript as herein provided and furnish a copy
of such transcript to the corporation counsel or the department, board
or officer, the stenographer's fees in such case to be audited and paid
by the comptroller of the city of New York out of the fund or
appropriations applicable thereto.