Legal Opinion

Forrey v. Board of Commissioners

Indiana Supreme Court

Decided April 1, 1920No. 23,704PublishedCited by 2 opinions

From Madison Circuit Court; Luther F. Pence, Judge. Injunction by George C. Forrey against the board of commissioners of Madison county. From a judgment for the defendants on their demurrer to the complaint, the plaintiff appeals.

1Opinion of the CourtTownsend, C. J.

Appellant sought to enjoin the county treasurer from selling bonds, the county auditor from drawing warrants on any special funds created by such sale, and the board of county commissioners from making a levy of taxes under what is commonly known as the County Unit Road Law. Acts 1919, ch. 112, p. 531.

The complaint attacks the validity of this act under the state and federal Constitutions. Appellees’ demurrer to the complaint was sustained, and judgment was rendered against appellant.

1. Appellant first claims that the act violates Art. 4, §19, of the state Constitution, because the title of…

2Cited by2 opinions

  1. Hull v. Board of CommissionersIndiana Supreme Court · 1924
  2. Van Hess v. Board of CommissionersIndiana Supreme Court · 1921

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