Judge rules on attempt to claim money

Wednesday, September 12, 2001

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The state cannot force two Cole County judges to turn over more than $2 million in disputed funds, some of which was used to pay for courthouse improvements and staff salaries, a judge has ruled.

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