6-15. Actions by State for private persons, etc.
In an action prosecuted in the name of the State for the recovery of money or property, or to establish a right or claim for the benefit of any county, city, town, village, corporation or person, costs awarded against the plaintiff shall be a charge against the party for whose benefit the action was prosecuted, and not against the State. (Code, s. 537; Rev., s. 1261; C.S., s. 1238.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 6 - Liability for Court Costs
Article 2 - When State Liable for Costs.
§ 6-13 - Civil actions by the State; joinder of private party.
§ 6-14 - Civil action by and against State officers.
§ 6-15 - Actions by State for private persons, etc.