19-105. Title of actions. 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, where authorized by law, from suing in their name of office for the benefit of the county.

History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 5; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-105.