In this case we examine the right to recover costs on a cross-complaint for comparative equitable indemnity. As its name suggests, such an action is equitable in nature and, as is the case with all equitable actions, costs are not recoverable as a matter of right but "may be allowed or not ... in the discretion of the court." (Code Civ. Proc., § 1032, subd. (c).) Because we conclude that the trial court did...
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