State Ex Rel. Watson v. Scott

SEBRING, J.:

This is a proceeding in quo warranto brought by the Attorney General to ascertain by what right or authority the respondents claim, hold and exercise the liberties, privileges and franchises of a county budget commission for St. Lucie County, Florida. The respondents have filed their answers to the information and the matter now stands for decision on demurrer to said answers.

Chapter 24866, Laws of Florida, 1947, providing for the creation of a budget commission for St. Lucie County, was duly and regularly enacted by the legislature. Section 19 of the act provided, among other…