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County attorney says property-assessor lawsuit is in discovery

Rutherford County Steering Committee · August 3, 2026
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County attorney Nick Christiansen told the committee a lawsuit involving the property assessor's office remains in discovery, with written questions and depositions ongoing and involvement from the state comptroller.

County Attorney Nick Christiansen provided a litigation update, telling commissioners that a lawsuit involving the property assessor's office is in the discovery phase.

"That is the, lawsuit involving the property assessor's office," Christiansen said, adding that the parties "have been engaging in discovery" and are exchanging written questions and taking depositions; he also noted the state comptroller’s involvement. No further action was taken during the steering-committee meeting; the update was informational and continued to be handled through counsel and the courts.

Chairman Harris and commissioners were given the litigation materials on their iPads and had an opportunity to ask brief questions; Christiansen said the matter was not resolved and continues to move through discovery.