2025 Session
§ 556.13 — Relater to Be Joined
Plain-Language Summary
When the attorney general brings a quo warranto action based on a private person's complaint, that person's name must be included as a plaintiff alongside the state.
556.13 RELATER TO BE JOINED.
When an action is brought by virtue of this chapter on the complaint or information of any person having an interest therein, the name of such person shall be joined with the state as plaintiff.
History:
History: History: (9713) RL s 4547
Practical Notes
The private person who brought the matter to the attorney general’s attention is named as a co-plaintiff. This identifies who initiated the action and may affect responsibility for costs if the case is unsuccessful.