N.C. Gen. Stat. § 6-15
Current through Session Law 2024-56
In an action prosecuted in the name of the State for the recovery of money or property, or to establish a right or claim for the benefit of any county, city, town, village, corporation or person, costs awarded against the plaintiff shall be a charge against the party for whose benefit the action was prosecuted, and not against the State.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 6-15