Almand v. Pate
Supreme Court of Georgia
Petition for injunction. Before Judge Bell. Gwinnett superior court. August 5, 1914. u An act of the legislature was approved August 19, 1911, providing for the establishment of a system, of drainage, and means for carrying into effect the requirements of the act. Acts 1911, p. 108 et seq.; Park’s Code, § 439 (a), et seq. Under the provisions of the act a drainage district was established -which embraced portions of two counties.
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Petition for injunction. Before Judge Bell. Gwinnett superior court. August 5, 1914. u An act of the legislature was approved August 19, 1911, providing for the establishment of a system, of drainage, and means for carrying into effect the requirements of the act. Acts 1911, p. 108 et seq.; Park’s Code, § 439 (a), et seq. Under the provisions of the act a drainage district was established -which embraced portions of two counties. Assessments were made upon the several properties to be benefited by the improvement, for the purpose of raising funds to pay the cost of making the improvement.…
1Opinion of the CourtAtkinson, J.
1, 2. The grounds of attack upon the constitutionality of the act are set forth in the petition. Some of them are not urged in the brief of counsel for the plaintiffs in error. Under the practice in this court, these will be treated as abandoned. Others do not point out what provision of the constitution is violated. These will not be considered. Morton v. Nelms, 118 Ga. 786 (45 S. E. 616).
3. The act authorizes the establishment of drainage districts throughout the State, under certain circumstances, and provides for the appointment of commissioners who are clothed with authority to carry…
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