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14 §1518. Plea of bankruptcy; no costs

§1518. Plea of bankruptcy; no costs When a defendant pleads a discharge in bankruptcy or insolvency obtained after the commencement of the action, he recovers no costs before the time when the certificate was produced in court.  

14 §1522. Litigation costs

§1522. Litigation costs 1.  Costs allowed.  In any action or proceeding brought by the Attorney General pursuant to any of the provisions listed below or to enforce any of the provisions listed below, the court shall allow litigation costs, including court costs, reasonable attorney’s fees and reasonable expert witness fees, to be deposited in the […]

14 §1507. Damages reduced by counterclaim, full costs

§1507. Damages reduced by counterclaim, full costs When a counterclaim is filed and the plaintiff recovers not exceeding $20, he is entitled to full costs if the jury certify in their verdict that the damages were reduced to that sum by reason of the amount allowed on the counterclaim.  

14 §1509. Petitions for relief

§1509. Petitions for relief On application of a private person for relief from a judgment or for relief in the nature of certiorari, mandamus or quo warranto, or like process, the court may or may not allow costs to a person appearing on notice as defendant.   [PL 1967, c. 441, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY […]

14 §1510. Plaintiff’s action dismissed; costs to defendant

§1510. Plaintiff’s action dismissed; costs to defendant When a plaintiff’s action is voluntarily or involuntarily dismissed, the defendant recovers costs against him, and in all actions, as well as those of qui tam as others, the party prevailing is entitled to his legal costs.  

14 §1511. Action in name of State by individual

§1511. Action in name of State by individual When an action is brought in the name of the State for the benefit of a private person, his name and place of residence shall be indorsed on the summons. If the defendant prevails, judgment for his costs shall be rendered against such person and execution issued […]