6-18. When costs allowed as of course to plaintiff. Costs shall be allowed of course to the plaintiff, upon a recovery, in the following cases: (1) In an action for the recovery of real property, or when a claim of title to real property arises on the pleadings, or is certified by the court to […]
6-19. When costs allowed as of course to defendant. Costs shall be allowed as of course to the defendant, in the actions mentioned in G.S. 6-18 unless the plaintiff be entitled to costs therein. In all actions where there are several defendants not united in interest, and making separate defenses by separate answers, and the […]
6-19.1. Attorney’s fees to parties appealing or defending against agency decision. (a) In any civil action, other than an adjudication for the purpose of establishing or fixing a rate, or a disciplinary action by a licensing board, brought by the State or brought by a party who is contesting State action pursuant to G.S. 150B-43 […]
6-20. Costs allowed or not, in discretion of court. In actions where allowance of costs is not otherwise provided by the General Statutes, costs may be allowed in the discretion of the court. Costs awarded by the court are subject to the limitations on assessable or recoverable costs set forth in G.S. 7A-305(d), unless specifically […]
6-21. Costs allowed either party or apportioned in discretion of court. Costs in the following matters shall be taxed against either party, or apportioned among the parties, in the discretion of the court: (1) Application for years’ support, for surviving spouse or children. (2) Caveats to wills and any action or proceeding that may require […]
6-21.1. Allowance of counsel fees as part of costs in certain cases. (a) In any personal injury or property damage suit, or suit against an insurance company under a policy issued by the defendant insurance company in which the insured or beneficiary is the plaintiff, instituted in a court of record, upon findings by the […]
6-21.2. Attorneys’ fees in notes, etc., in addition to interest. Obligations to pay attorneys’ fees upon any note, conditional sale contract or other evidence of indebtedness, in addition to the legal rate of interest or finance charges specified therein, shall be valid and enforceable, and collectible as part of such debt, if such note, contract […]
6-21.3. Remedies for returned check. (a) Notwithstanding any criminal sanctions that may apply, a person, firm, or corporation who knowingly draws, makes, utters, or issues and delivers to another any check or draft drawn on any bank or depository that refuses to honor the same because the maker or drawer does not have sufficient funds […]
6-21.4. Allowance of counsel fees and costs in certain cases involving principals or teachers. In any civil action brought against a public school principal or teacher as defined in G.S. 115C-390 arising or resulting from the use of corporal punishment, upon a determination that the principal or teacher has prevailed and that the plaintiff’s action […]
6-21.5. Attorney’s fees in nonjusticiable cases. In any civil action, special proceeding, or estate or trust proceeding, the court, upon motion of the prevailing party, may award a reasonable attorney’s fee to the prevailing party if the court finds that there was a complete absence of a justiciable issue of either law or fact raised […]
6-21.6. Reciprocal attorneys’ fees provisions in business contracts. (a) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Business contract. – A contract entered into primarily for business or commercial purposes. The term does not include a consumer contract, an employment contract, or a contract to which a government or a governmental agency of […]
6-21.7. Attorneys’ fees; cities or counties acting outside the scope of their authority. In any action in which a city or county is a party, upon a finding by the court that the city or county violated a statute or case law setting forth unambiguous limits on its authority, the court shall award reasonable attorneys’ […]
6-22. Petitioner to pay costs in certain cases. The petitioner shall pay the costs in the following proceedings: (1) In petitions for draining or damming lowlands where the petitioner alone is benefited. (2) In petitions for condemnation of water millsites when the petitioner is allowed to erect the mill; but when he is not allowed […]
6-23. Defendant unreasonably defending after notice of no personal claim to pay costs. In case of a defendant, against whom no personal claim is made, the plaintiff may deliver to such defendant with the summons, a notice subscribed by the plaintiff or his attorney, setting forth the general object of the action, a brief description […]
6-24. Suits by an indigent; payment of costs by an indigent. A person who sues as an indigent is not required to advance the required court costs and no officer shall require any fee of the person. If a court enters a judgment in favor of a person suing as an indigent and does not […]
6-25. Party seeking recovery on usurious contracts; no costs. No costs shall be recovered by any party, whether plaintiff or defendant, who may endeavor to recover upon any usurious contract. (1895, c. 69; Rev., s. 1271; C.S., s. 1248.)
6-26. Costs in special proceedings. The costs in special proceedings shall be as allowed in civil actions, unless otherwise specially provided. (Code, s. 541; Rev., s. 1272; C.S., s. 1249.)
6-28. Costs of laying off homestead and exemption. The costs and expenses of appraising and laying off the homestead or personal property exemptions, when the same is made under execution, shall be charged and included in the officer’s bill of fees upon such execution or other final process; and when made upon the petition of […]
6-29. Costs of reassessment of homestead. If the superior court at term shall confirm the appraisal or assessment, or shall increase the exemption allowed the debtor or claimant, the levy shall stand only upon the excess remaining, and the creditor shall pay all the costs of the proceeding in court. If the amount allowed the […]
6-30. Costs against infant plaintiff; guardian responsible. When costs are adjudged against an infant plaintiff, the guardian by whom he appeared in the action shall be responsible therefor. (Code, s. 534; Rev., s. 1276; C.S., s. 1253.)
