Harris v. Blackburn

Griffin Smith, Chief Justice.

Harris and those associated with him in this appeal own land in White River Drainage District of Phillips and Desha Counties. Blackburn is one of the District’s three Commissioners. All were made defendants in a suit by landowners who claimed assessments were rendered invalid when original plans .were changed;- that reassessments were necessary, and that refunds should be made. There were charges, including a failure to publish financial statements.

The Districts as organized in May 1919, under Act 279 of May 27, 1909, as amended, proposed to reclaim more than…