All proceedings under this chapter shall be at the cost of the petitioner and judgment may be entered against him for costs as in other civil actions.

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Source: CCivP 1877, § 737; CL 1887, § 5559; RCCivP 1903, § 806; RC 1919, § 3045; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.1001.