Sisson v. Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal .from Buena Vista District Court.— Hon. A. D. Bailie, Judge. Action in equity to restrain by injunction the defendant board of supervisors from further.- proceeding in the matter of constructing a ditch designed and intended to reclaim by drainage a considerable tract of agricultural lands in said county, to establish a drainage district, etc.
Read the full summary
Appeal .from Buena Vista District Court.— Hon. A. D. Bailie, Judge. Action in equity to restrain by injunction the defendant board of supervisors from further.- proceeding in the matter of constructing a ditch designed and intended to reclaim by drainage a considerable tract of agricultural lands in said county, to establish a drainage district, etc. The defendants appeared and answered, whereupon the plaintiff moved for a decree in his favor upon the pleadings, and a decree was made and entered- in which a portion only of the relief prayed for was granted. Both parties appeal, and for…
1Opinion of the CourtBishop, J.
The pleadings disclose that the proceedings on the part of the defendant board complained of were being taken and had pursuant to ■ the provisions of chapter 68, page 61, Acts 30th General Assembly. Plaintiff makes direct allegation that the steps already taken were in strict conformity to the provisions of that act, and that, in respect of the further proceedings to be had, exact compliance in -all respects with the requirements of the act was intended. And of these matters the answer makes admission. It is the contention of plaintiff, to be stated in detail presently, that the proceedings…
2Cases cited57 opinions
- Monongahela Navigation Co. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1893
- Hagar v. Reclamation District No. 108Supreme Court of the United States · 1884
- United States v. Gettysburg Electric Railway Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1896
- In re the Bonds of the Madera Irrigation DistrictCalifornia Supreme Court · 1891
- Long Island Water Supply Co. v. BrooklynSupreme Court of the United States · 1897
52 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by44 opinions
- People v. HallnerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1954
- Huston v. City of Des MoinesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1916
- Hubbell v. HigginsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910
- State v. Fairmont Creamery Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1911
- Knorr v. BeardsleySupreme Court of Iowa · 1949
39 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.