If, upon an appeal, a recovery for any debt or damages be had by one party and costs be awarded to the other party, the court shall set off such costs against such debt or damages and render judgment for the balance.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 7-330; 1952 Code Section 7-330; 1942 Code Section 809; 1932 Code Section 809; Civ. P. '22 Section 674; Civ. P. '12 Section 412; Civ. P. '02 Section 373; 1870 (14) 388; 1873 (15) 502; 1880 (17) 297.