SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS v. McNatt

YOUNG, Justice.

On September 22, 1959 McNatt and others filed this suit in Hunt County to enjoin appellant Authority from exercising any powers of eminent domain as authorized by Art. 7880-126, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St. (Acts of 1931, 42nd Legislature) on grounds of unconstitutionality, other landowners intervening. On hearing, a temporary injunction was granted, restraining defendant District from proceeding or taking any action to acquire the lands of appellees pursuant to Art. 7880-126, declaring said legislation “void and unconstitutional for the reasons stated in plaintiffs’ petition” and…