Sec. 76. - [Action on taxpayer's suit.]

If the court hearing any such action be satisfied that the taxpayer had good cause to believe the allegations were well founded, or that they are sufficient in law, it shall make such order as the equity and justice of the case demand. In such case the taxpayer shall be allowed costs, and if judgment be finally entered favorably, the taxpayer may be allowed as part of the costs a reasonable compensation for attorney fees.