Nash v. Pierce

Judge Harold R. Banke.

Three members of the Madison County Board of Commissioners (Pierce, Clark, and Fortson) sought injunctive relief against Commission Chairman Wesley J. Nash. Following a bench trial, the court found in their favor and ordered Nash to comply with certain mandates, to cease certain other activities, and to use county funds to pay certain expenses. Nash asserts three errors on appeal. Held:

1. First, Nash contends the trial court erred in ordering him to use county funds to pay the legal expenses incurred by Commissioner Clark in prevailing in a recall action filed against…