When in an action designated in section 5242 of this title there is judgment for the plaintiff on a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment, default, or confession, the plaintiff may recover for as many breaches as he or she has pleaded the truth whereof shall be found. The damages shall be assessed and execution shall issue for those damages only with costs. (Amended 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 158, eff. March 29, 1972.)