Massachusetts General Laws ch. 245 sec. 12 – Costs
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Section 12. Costs shall be awarded and taxed for the prevailing party. If judgment is for the commonwealth, an execution for costs shall issue; if it is for the defendant, the costs shall be paid by the commonwealth.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 245 sec. 12
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.