17-50-403. Action on rejected claim -- Limitation.
(1) A claimant dissatisfied with the rejection of a claim or demand or with the amount
allowed on an account may sue the county on the claim, demand, or account at any time within
one year after the first rejection of the claim, demand, or account by the county executive, but not
afterward.
(2) If in such action judgment is recovered for more than the county executive allowed,
costs shall be taxed against the county, but if no more is recovered than the county executive
allowed, costs shall be taxed against the plaintiff.
(3) On presentation of a certified copy of a judgment against the county, the county
executive shall allow and pay the same.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 133, 2000 General Session
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