§ 16-68-401. Actions of trespass
In all actions of trespass, if any damages are found for the plaintiff upon the trial of the issue or inquiry of damages, he or she shall recover his or her costs.
§ 16-68-402. Recovery below court’s jurisdiction
In all actions other than trespass which may be prosecuted in any court, the subject matter of which shall be cognizable before the court, but the damages recovered shall be below the jurisdiction of the court, the plaintiff shall recover his costs.
§ 16-68-403. Tender of full payment by defendant — Costs
In all actions where tender is made and full payment offered, by discount or otherwise, in such specie as the party by contract or agreement ought to take, and the party to whom the tender is made refuses it and afterwards sues for the debt or goods so tendered, the plaintiff shall not recover costs […]
§ 16-68-404. Costs when action unsuccessful against part of several defendants
When several persons are made defendants to any action of trespass, assault and battery, false imprisonment, detinue, replevin, trover, or ejectment, and one (1) or more of them is acquitted, every person so acquitted shall recover his or her costs in the same manner as if the verdict of acquittal had been in favor of […]
§ 16-68-405. Suits for use of another — Liability to plaintiff for costs
When a suit is commenced in the name of one person to the use of another, the person for whose use the action is brought shall be liable for the payment of all costs which the plaintiff may be adjudged to pay, and execution may be issued therefor.
§ 16-68-406. Action in name of married woman — Liability for costs
In an action brought or defended by any married woman, in her name, neither her husband nor his property shall be liable for the costs thereof, or the recovery therein. In an action brought by her for an injury to her person, character, or property, if judgment passes against her for costs, the court in […]
§ 16-68-407. Judgment against security, attorney, or usee on motion
In all cases where there is security for costs or where the attorney is liable for costs or where the action is brought to the use of another, in which the plaintiff is adjudged to pay the costs, judgment may be rendered against the security, attorney, or person for whose use the action was brought […]
§ 16-68-409. Taxation of costs — No charge for service not performed
(a) (1) The clerk shall tax and subscribe all bills of costs arising in any cause or proceedings instituted or adjudged in the court of which he or she is clerk, corresponding to the fees which shall, for the time being, be allowed by law. (2) The clerk shall in no case allow any item […]
§ 16-68-410. Execution for costs
(a) In all cases where costs are given by this act, the party to whom the costs are adjudged may have execution therefor. (b) In all cases where either party is adjudged to pay costs before final judgment, the party in whose favor the costs are adjudged may have execution therefor immediately, as upon final […]