12-311. Filing, appearance, judgment and decree
fees


At the commencement of each action or proceeding, except as otherwise provided by
law, the plaintiff shall pay to the clerk of the superior court a fee pursuant to section
12-284. The defendant, on his appearance, shall pay to the clerk a fee pursuant to
section 12-284. Each defendant appearing by different counsel than his codefendant or
codefendants, and answering separately, shall also pay a fee pursuant to section
12-284. Such fees shall include all fees to be paid, exclusive of fees for copies and
for certifying.