33.560. Collection--suits for--other proceedings--by whom instituted--compensation of counsel.
Collection--suits for--other proceedings--by whominstituted--compensation of counsel.
33.560. Whenever it shall be necessary to protect the rightor title of the state to any property so received or derived asaforesaid, or to collect or reduce into possession any suchbonds, notes, bills, or chose in action or other property, theattorney general shall institute and prosecute necessaryproceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction, and shallemploy such counsel as he may deem necessary to assist in theinstitution and prosecution of such proceedings, who shall, forservices thus rendered, be entitled to reasonable compensationout of the amounts recovered or collected in such proceedings.
(RSMo 1939 § 644)Prior revisions: 1929 § 644; 1919 § 5334
CROSS REFERENCE:
Insolvency, priority of state's lien, RSMo 430.330, 430.340