State Ex Rel. Lawler v. Knott

On petition of relator, alternative writ of mandamus was issued from this Court directed to respondents, commanding them to pay from funds in their hands matured bonds and coupons issued by the Everglades Drainage District in the aggregate sum of $9170.00. A return, motion to quash, and a motion for final judgment awarding a peremptory writ, notwithstanding the return, were duly entered and the cause is here for disposition on the issue thus made.

The question for decision is whether or not the “first come, first served” rule is applicable and may be invoked by the holder of Everglades…