In all suits or proceedings by or against a county, the name in which the county shall sue or be sued shall be, "The board of county commissioners of the county of ................"; but this provision shall not prevent county officers, when authorized by law, from suing in their name of office for the benefit of the county.
Source: G.L. § 432. G.S. § 525. R.S. 08: § 1181. C.L. § 8662. CSA: C. 45, § 5. CRS 53: § 36-1-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 36-1-5.