Section 9-2-47. Precedence of first filed informer's action; abatement of others

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In the case of actions by informers to recover any fine, forfeiture, or penalty, the first filed in the clerk's office shall have precedence for the same cause of action and the latter filed actions shall abate.

Orig. Code 1863, § 2837; Code 1868, § 2845; Code 1873, § 2896; Code 1882, § 2896; Civil Code 1895, § 3740; Civil Code 1910, § 4334; Code 1933, § 3-606.

                    
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