Sec. 9. The party sued shall be subject to the costs and charges of suit, except in cases in which the party shall have rendered a true account, and shall also have paid the amount to the proper person authorized to receive the same, before the commencement of the suit, or unless suit is brought against the representative of the original party.

Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.7, s.9. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.53.