If the petition be not entered, or be discontinued or withdrawn, or adjudged groundless, the respondent shall recover costs.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 79, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 93, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 105, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 69, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 40-8-20; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.