Rodgers v. Thomas
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Nebraska. Suit in equity by William II. Thomas against Elizabeth O. Rodgers and others. Decree for complainant, and defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
RINER, District Judge.
It is sought by the bill in this case to have certain bonds issued by an irrigation district declared void and to enjoin the collection of assessments made upon lands within the district for the purpose of paying the bonds and the interest thereon.
[ 1 ] The Circuit Court held the bonds to be void, and ordered their cancellation. It appears from the record that the Alfalfa Irrigation District was organized in 1895, and, as authorized by the laws of Nebraska, bonds were voted and issued by the district in the sum of 822,000 for the purpose of providing a system of…
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