Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), relators, persons, and corporations for whose use an action is brought, whether such use is shown by the pleadings of the plaintiff or defendant, are liable for costs jointly with the actual parties to the action.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), when the state is plaintiff, the relator only is liable, and judgment for costs shall be rendered accordingly.
(c) When a state officer or prosecuting attorney, by virtue of his or her office, is a relator for the state of Indiana, the relator is not liable for costs.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-32-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.48.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Chapter 1. Recovery of Costs by a Party
34-52-1-1. General Recovery Rule
34-52-1-2. Actions for Money Demands on Contract; Recoveries Less Than $50
34-52-1-3. Actions for Damages; Recoveries Less Than $5
34-52-1-4. Relators and Persons for Whom Action Is Brought; Sharing in Costs
34-52-1-5. Apportionment of Cost Among Several Plaintiffs or Several Defendants
34-52-1-6. Splitting Cause of Actions; One Recovery for Costs
34-52-1-7. Judgment for Cost Before Final Judgment