Idaho Code
Idaho Code § 31-813 (2026)
Control of suits.
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Control of suits.
To direct and control the prosecution and defense of all suits to which the county is a party in interest, and employ counsel to conduct the same, with or without the prosecuting attorney, as they may direct.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case, 2011–2011 · leading case: Allied Bail Bonds, Inc. v. Cnty. of Kootenai, 258 P.3d 340 (Idaho 2011).
Allied Bail Bonds, Inc. v. Cnty. of Kootenai, 258 P.3d 340 (Idaho 2011). “The Board responds that its endorsement was merely made to resolve prior litigation pursuant to I.C. § 31-813, which authorizes county commissioners “[t]o direct and control the prosecution and defense of all suits to which the county is a party in interest, and employ counsel…”
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