Legal Opinion
Burton v. Harris
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided June 9, 1941No. 4-6363PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGrikpin Smith, C. J.
Cypress Creek Drainage District of Perry and Conway counties, embracing approximately 18,000 acres, was formed by a judgment of. the Perry circuit court December 4, 1916, pursuant to the provisions of act 279 of 1909 and amendments. The objective was' drainage of certain swampy lands north of the town of Perry, and plans called for a main canal with designated laterals.
Nearly fifty landowners filed exceptions to assessments. Some protestants were of opinion their lands were not benefited. Others thought assessments too high. Some adjustments were made. There was an appeal to this court.…
2Cases cited30 opinions
- Boom Co. v. PattersonSupreme Court of the United States · 1879
- Hill v. MartinSupreme Court of the United States · 1935
- Cribbs v. BenedictSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1897
- Kersh Lake Drainage District v. JohnsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1940
- Coffman v. St. Francis Drainage DistrictSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1907
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3Cited by4 opinions
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- Lawrence County v. TownsendSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1941
- Beloate v. Street Improvement District No. 2Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1942
- Miller v. Cache River Drainage District No. 2Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1943