§ 6-13. Civil actions by the State; joinder of private party.
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§ 6‑13. Civil actionsby the State; joinder of private party.
In all civil actionsprosecuted in the name of the State, by an officer duly authorized for thatpurpose, the State shall be liable for costs in the same cases and to the sameextent as private parties. If a private person be joined with the State asplaintiff, he shall be liable in the first instance for the defendant's costs,which shall not be recovered of the State till after execution is issued thereforagainst such private party and returned unsatisfied. (Code,s. 536; Rev., s. 1259; C.S., s. 1236.)