§ 1-35-103 — Violation of state contracts to be reported to attorney general; investigation; action to recover damages; employment of special assistants

Wyoming § 1-35-103

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 01: Civil Procedure
• Ch. 35: STATE, STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS

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(a) Any officer, board or commission of the state of
Wyoming, or their legal counsel, responsible for the enforcement
of any contract between the state of Wyoming and any person,
having reason to believe that there has been a violation of the
terms of the contract to the damage of the state of Wyoming,
shall report the matter to the attorney general of the state of
Wyoming. The attorney general shall make such investigation of
the matter as is necessary. Upon completion of the investigation
and finding of probable damages to the state of Wyoming, the
attorney general may bring suit in any court of competent
jurisdiction to recover all damages that the state of Wyoming
may have incurred by reason of the breach of contract, or for
any money or other property that may be due on the contract.
Subject to the governor's approval he may employ specially
qualified assistants or counsel to aid in any investigation of
such action.
(b) A contract with the state of Wyoming includes any
contract, lease or instrument in writing entered into by any
board, officer or commission of the state of Wyoming for the
benefit of the state whether the contract is made in the name of
the state of Wyoming or in the name of the officer, board or
commission.