KRS 233.080: Dismissal of action -- Costs if action groundless.

If the complaint is filed by a citizen, it shall be dismissed only upon a sworn statement by

the relator and his attorney, setting forth the reasons why the action should be dismissed.

Dismissal shall be approved by the Commonwealth's or county attorney in writing or in

open court. If the court is of the opinion that the action ought not to be dismissed, it may

direct the Commonwealth's or county attorney to prosecute the action to judgment. If an

action is continued more than one (1) month, any citizen may be substituted for the

relator and prosecute the action to judgment. If the action is brought by a citizen, and the

court finds there was no reasonable ground for the action, the costs may be taxed to that

citizen.