Robertson v. Collins

This cause was submitted under rule 46, and the opinion of the court was delivered by

Mr. Chief Justice ANDERSON.

The question involved in this case is the constitutionality vel non of the Drainage Act of 1915, p. 167 (Daws 1915), as amended by the Act of 1923, p. 514 (Laws 1923). Or, as stated in brief of appellant’s counsel:(1) “Is the aforesaid act violative of section 23 of the Constitution of Alabama, in that it authorizes taxation or forced subscription for the benefit of individuals or associations or corporations other than municipal corporations?(2) “Is the act aforesaid violative of…