Act No. 190 Section 488

When action dismissed for want of jurisdiction.

Section 488

SEC. 488. When action dismissed for want of jurisdiction. — If an action is dismissed for want of jurisdiction, courts nevertheless shall have power to render judgment for costs, as justice may require.

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