If the defendant is found guilty, the defendant is liable for all such costs, and the same may be recovered by action before any tribunal having cognizance of the amount.Code 1858, § 5292 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, §§ 2, 3); Shan., § 7272; Code 1932, § 11874; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2612.
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