§ 25-31-112 Fees

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25-31-112. Fees

    The following is the schedule of fees which, except as provided in 25-35-605, shall be paid in every civil action in a justice's court:

    (1) $25 when complaint is filed, to be paid by the plaintiff;

    (2) $10 when the defendant appears, to be paid by the defendant;

    (3) $10 to be paid by the prevailing party when judgment is rendered. In cases where judgment is entered by default, no charge except the $25 for the filing of the complaint shall be made for any services, including issuing and return of execution.

    (4) $10 for all services in an action where judgment is rendered by confession;

    (5) $10 for filing notice of appeal and transcript on appeal, justifying and approving undertaking on appeal, and transmitting papers to the district court with certificate.