Molyneaux v. Molyneaux
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Keokuk District Oourt.— Hon. W. Gr. Clements, Judge. This is a certiorari proceeding to test the validity of the consolidation of certain school districts. The trial court sustained the writ, held the consolidation invalid, and taxed the costs to the Independent District of Prairie Township, in Keokuk county. Defendants, who are officers of the various districts, appeal.—
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, J.
Prior to the attempt at consolidation there were three school districts in Prairie township. What was known as District No. 3, which was two miles square, was in the northwest corner of the township; and District No. 4, also two miles square, laid just south of District No. 3. These two districts were united some years ago into Districts 3 and 4, sometimes known as the “ District of Nassau.” District No. 2, also two miles square, laid just east of District No. 3. In February of the year 1905 a petition signed by 10 electors of District No. 2 was presented to the board of that district, asking…
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