453.010 Commonwealth not liable for costs; exception in civil actions. No judgment for costs shall be rendered against the Commonwealth in any action prosecuted by or against the Commonwealth in its own right, unless specifically provided by statute; provided, however, that in any civil action filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by or against the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the costs may be paid by the Commonwealth when such costs are approved and allowed by the judge of the court in which the case was filed. Costs shall not exceed the fees allowed for similar services in other civil actions. Effective: July 15, 1982 History: Repealed 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 213, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1982; reenacted and amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. ch. 393, sec. 53, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 176, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 885. Legislative Research Commission Note. Although this section was repealed in 1982 Acts Chapter 213, Section 4, it was specifically reenacted and amended in 1982 Acts Chapter 393, Section 53. Pursuant to KRS 446.100, the reenactment prevails.
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