State ex rel. Cline v. Wallichs

This case was before the court at the January term, 1884, and an opinion filed denying the writ, which is reported in 15 Neb., 609. A rehearing was granted and the cause . again argued on behalf of the relator and submitted. That the claim against the state is just and should be paid, there is no doubt, and the only question for determination is, whether or not under the constitution the auditor can draw a warrant on the treasury without a specific appropriation to draw against. In other words, whether a provision in the law authorizing the board of educational lands and funds to purchase…