Costs, when given in discretion of court.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 514.080
in effect514.080. Costs, when given in discretion of court. — When any defendant, in any action, shall plead several matters, any of which shall, upon motion joined, be adjudged insufficient, or if a verdict shall be found on any issue in the case for plaintiff, costs shall be given at the discretion of the court.
(RSMo 1939 § 1408, A. 1949 H.B. 2122) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1244; 1919 § 1696; 1909 § 2265
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