Soliah v. Heskin
Supreme Court of the United States
ERROR TO THE DISTRICT COURT OF TRAILL COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Memorandum opinion by direction of the court.
Mr. Justice Lamar.. Under the North Dakota statute (ch. 23, Political Code; Rev. Codes 1905) the County Commissioners are authorized to appoint a Drainage Board in each county. On the petition of six persons, owning land to be affected, or of a sufficient number to show a public demand where the drain is intended to benefit a township, the board makes a preliminary examination. If it finds that the drain is for the public good and will cost less than the benefits, “notice containing a copy of the petition is published and an opportunity to be heard…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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