Sec. 802. COSTS OF SUIT WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS    


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

    (1) if allowed and approved, the guardianship estate shall pay the costs;

    (2) if allowed, but disapproved, the claimant shall pay the costs;

    (3) if rejected, but established by suit, the guardianship estate shall pay the costs;

    (4) if rejected, but not established by suit, the claimant shall pay the costs; or

    (5) 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.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 957, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.