Cocoa-Rockledge Drainage District v. Garrett

Thomas, J.- —

The appellant drainage district was organized in 1921 and plans for reclamation of the lands therein were adopted and assessments of benefits confirmed by the circuit court. The contemplated drainage was not consummated nor were bonds ever issued so that the objects and purpose for which the district was created were not accomplished.

In the course of organizing, legal services were performed by P. A. Vans Agnew and subsequently judgment for the amount due him was entered against the district. There is no need to dwell on the value of the attorney’s work or his right to recover,…