51-31-19 - Employment of counsel.
§ 51-31-19. Employment of counsel.
The drainage commissioners may employ an attorney to assist in the formation and administration of the drainage district, and to represent the district in all matters of a legal nature, at a fixed or agreed compensation, subject to the confirmation of the chancery court or chancellor in vacation, who may decrease but not increase such compensation.
Sources: Codes, 1930, § 4447; 1942, § 4673.