Tennessee § 20-12-134 - Payment by state.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 20-12-134 — Payment by state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-12-134. Payment by state.
In all cases where any civil action is brought on behalf of the state, in law or equity, and the state is adjudged to pay all costs, the costs shall be paid out of the treasury, upon the costs being properly certified. Acts 1859-1860, ch. 76, § 2; Shan., § 4963; Code 1932, § 9117; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 20-1636. Cross-References. Bond not required, § 20-13-101 . Payment of costs adjudged against county, §§ 5-9-308 — 5-9-310 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 20-12-134
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 20-12-134 cover?
Section 20-12-134 ("Payment by state.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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