Woolfolk v. Woolfolk

From an order of the chancellor overruling his motion to retax costs, the clerk and master at Memphis has appealed.

The complainant was the successful party in the suit, and obtained, along with other relief a decree against the defendant for costs. Execution was issued against the defendant and returned nulla bona.

The clerk and master moved for a judgment against the complainant and the surety on her prosecution bond for all costs in the cause accrued at the instance of complainant. This motion was based on section 9098 of the Code as follows:

“All costs in civil actions accrued at the…