Graves v. Bliss

A drain known as the South Carl drain was constructed in the county of Midland in 1915. Assessments for the cost, aggregating $37,786.24, were made, one-half of which was to be paid in 1915 and one-half in 1916. The orders actually issued against the drain fund amounted to $38,533.24. Certain of the lands in the special assessment district were returned delinquent. They were offered for sale and bid in by the State. In. February, 1921, they were deeded to the State by the auditor general, and have become State tax homestead lands. The drain fund has long since been exhausted, and the…