Berry v. Cousart Bayou Drainage District

Mehaeey, J.-

Consart Bayou. Drainage District was created by special act No. 283 of the Acts of 1907, and at that time included land in Jefferson County only. The act creating the district was amended several times and includes land in Jefferson and Lincoln counties. Under the original act and amendments thereto, a system of drainage was constructed, assessment of benefits was made and bonds issued to pay for the improvement. The system is inadequate, and does not properly drain the lands within the district. The work provided for by the plans has been completed. In order to protect the system…