Sec. 315. COSTS OF SUIT WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS    


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  • All costs incurred in the probate court with respect to claims shall be taxed as follows:

    (a) If allowed and approved, the estate shall pay the costs.

    (b) If allowed, but disapproved, the claimant shall pay the costs.

    (c) If rejected, but established by suit, the estate shall pay the costs.

    (d) If rejected, but not established by suit, the claimant shall pay the costs, except as provided by Section 310 of this code.

    (e) In suits to establish a claim after rejection in part, if the claimant fails to recover judgment for a greater amount than was allowed or approved, the claimant shall pay all costs.

Acts 1955, 54th Leg., p. 88, ch. 55, eff. Jan. 1, 1956. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1054, Sec. 17, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.