The sheriff shall be liable for the negligent escape of any prisoner on mesne or final process to such damages as the plaintiff may have sustained. The insolvency of the prisoner shall not mitigate the damages below the amount sufficient to carry costs. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 53-217; 1952 Code Section 53-217; 1942 Code Section 3537; 1932 Code Section 3537; Civ. C. '22 Section 2080; Civ. C. '12 Section 1187; Civ. C. '02 Section 862; G. S. 681; R. S. 742; 1839 (11) 46.
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