§ 9-15-13. Judgment and Execution Against Attorney for Costs
In all cases in which it is made to appear that an attorney is liable for costs, the court shall, on motion, order a judgment and execution against him for the same. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3612; Code 1868, § 3637; Code 1873, § 3687; Code 1882, § 3687; Civil Code 1895, § 5396; […]
§ 9-15-14. Litigation Costs and Attorney’s Fees Assessed for Frivolous Actions and Defenses
In any civil action in any court of record of this state, reasonable and necessary attorney’s fees and expenses of litigation shall be awarded to any party against whom another party has asserted a claim, defense, or other position with respect to which there existed such a complete absence of any justiciable issue of law […]
§ 9-15-15. Attorney’s Fees and Expenses Assessed in Civil Actions Brought Against Judicial Officers
When any civil action is brought against a judicial officer, other than an action for quo warranto, mandamus, or an action brought under Title 42, Section 1983 of the United States Code, and such action arises out of the performance of the judicial officer’s official duties, the plaintiff shall be liable for all attorney’s fees […]
§ 9-15-4. Deposit Prior to Filing by Clerk; Exception if Affidavit of Indigence Filed; Repayment of Excess; Exemptions
A clerk of the superior court shall not be required to file any civil case or proceeding until the fee required by Code Section 15-6-77, relating to fees of clerks of the superior courts, has been paid to the clerk. The fee shall not be required if the party desiring to file the case or […]
§ 9-15-6. Liability of Attorney of Nonresident Plaintiff for Costs; Prior Payment of Costs in Action Brought by Nonresident Attorney and Plaintiff
When any attorney institutes an action in any of the courts of this state for any person who resides outside this state, the attorney shall be liable to pay all costs of the officers of court in the event that the action is dismissed or the plaintiff is cast in the action. When the plaintiff […]
§ 9-15-7. Liability of Attorney Guilty of Willful Neglect or Misconduct for Costs
If any plaintiff is involuntarily dismissed or cast in the action by reason of the willful neglect or misconduct of his attorney, his attorney shall be liable for the costs which may have accrued in the case. In like manner, if any defendant is cast in the action by reason of the willful neglect or […]
§ 9-15-8. Liability for Costs of Witnesses of Adverse Party
No party plaintiff or defendant shall be liable for the costs of any witness of the adverse party unless the witness is subpoenaed, sworn, and examined on the trial of the case or unless the plaintiff voluntarily dismisses his case before trial. No party shall be liable for the costs of more than two witnesses […]
§ 9-15-9. Costs When Recovery on Contract Is Less Than $50.00
When any action ex contractu is brought in the superior or state court and the verdict of the jury, unreduced by setoff or payment pending the action, is for a sum under $50.00, the defendant shall not be charged with more costs than would have necessarily accrued if the case had been heard before a […]
§ 9-15-10. Costs in Personal Actions When Damages Are Less Than $10.00
In all actions for slanderous words, in any court having jurisdiction of the same, if the jury renders a verdict under $10.00, the plaintiff shall have and recover no more costs than damages. In actions of assault and battery and in all other personal actions wherein the jury upon the trial thereof finds the damages […]
§ 9-15-11. Inclusion of Costs in Judgment; Itemization and Endorsement on Execution
When a case is disposed of, the costs, including fees of witnesses, shall be included in the judgment against the party voluntarily dismissing, being involuntarily dismissed, or cast in the action. It shall be the duty of the clerk of the court, of the magistrate, or of any other officer who may issue an execution […]