Missouri § 33.560 - Collection — suits for — other proceedings — by whom instituted — compensation of counsel.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 33.560 — Collection — suits for — other proceedings — by whom instituted — compensation of counsel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33.560. Collection — suits for — other proceedings — by whom instituted — compensation of counsel.
Whenever it shall be necessary to protect the right or title of the state to any property so received or derived as aforesaid, or to collect or reduce into possession any such bonds, notes, bills, or chose in action or other property, the attorney general shall institute and prosecute necessary proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction, and shall employ such counsel as he may deem necessary to assist in the institution and prosecution of such proceedings, who shall, for services thus rendered, be entitled to reasonable compensation out of the amounts recovered or collected in such proceedings.
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(RSMo 1939 § 644)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 644; 1919 § 5334
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 33.560 ("Collection — suits for — other proceedings — by whom instituted — compensation of counsel.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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