When a suit is in the name of one person for the benefit of any other, if judgment is entered for the defendant‘s costs, it shall be against such other.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 17.1-603

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Code 1950, § 14-177; 1964, c. 386, § 14.1-180; 1998, c. 872.