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Newton County authorizes $21,906.45 transfer to pay attorney fees; staff says recovery efforts are underway
Summary
The commissioners approved a $21,906.45 line-item transfer from contingency to pay attorney fees; staff said recovery of those costs is being pursued but the case's move to federal court may affect recuperation timing and outcome.
The Newton County Commissioners Court approved a line-item transfer of $21,906.45 from the contingency fund to miscellaneous expense to pay attorney fees related to ongoing litigation.
During discussion a commissioner asked whether the county would attempt to recover those expenses. A staff member said recovery efforts are in process; the case had been handled previously in state court with recovery pursued, but the matter has moved to federal court and that procedural change may affect recovery prospects or timing.
The court approved the transfer by voice vote. Commissioners asked staff to continue pursuing recovery where appropriate and to keep the court informed on any developments in the related litigation or recovery process.
