In actions for the recovery of a penalty or forfeiture, in a recognizance in a civil case, or in an obligation or contract under seal, the court shall render judgment for such amount as is equitably due, or as will indemnify the plaintiff for the damages sustained by the breach of the condition.
Source. RS 190:8. CS 203:8. 1861, 2497:2. GS 213:9. GL 232:9. PS 228:5. PL 340:5. RL 396:5.