Baird v. Lefor

This appeal raises questions touching the constitutionality and effect of chapter 137, Session Laws, 1923. The primary matters of fact necessary to an understanding of the case and the points involved are as follows: L. R. Baird, the plaintiff, was appointed as receiver of banks in process of liquidation under the provisions of chapter 137, supra, by the Honorable Chas. 1VL Cooley, one of the judges of the First Judicial District of the State of North Dakota. Judge Cooley was designated by this court under the provisions of § 18 of chapter 137, supra, to hear and determine actions to…