State Ex Rel. Melrose Sewer District v. Smith

The Melrose Sewer District, an incorporated sewer district in St. Louis County, authorized an issue of $123,000 of bonds, the proceeds to be used to build sewers. It presented the bonds to the State Auditor for registration as required by law. Upon his refusal to register them, the district brings this mandamus action to compel him to do so.

The district was organized under the Act of the Legislature (Laws 1933-34, p. 119, Extra Session), providing for the establishment of sewer districts in counties of 150,000 to 400,000 inhabitants, which is applicable to St. Louis County. Proceeding under…