Saint v. Allen

This is a suit instituted by the Attorney general in his own behalf and in the name of the state against the Louisiana highway commission and the members thereof in their official, capacities. Five attorneys at law, employed by the commission, were cited, together with these defendants, to answer the suit; though no' judgment is specifically asked of the court against the attorneys.

The cause of action set forth is, substantially, that, although it is the mandatory duty of the Attorney General and his assistants to attend to and have charge of all legal matters in which the state has an…