§ 53. Costs and disbursements. If an action is brought to enforce a
mechanic's lien against real property in a court of record, the costs
and disbursements shall rest in the discretion of the court, and may be
awarded to the prevailing party. The judgment rendered in such an action
shall include the amount of such costs and specify to whom and by whom
the costs are to be paid. If such action is brought in a court not of
record, they shall be the same as allowed in civil actions in such
court. The expenses incurred in serving the summons by publication may
be added to the amount of costs now allowed in such court.