Ham v. Grapeland Irrigation District

VICTOR E. SHAW, J., pro tem.

Appellant, an irrigation district, issued certain bonds, to recover judgment upon part of which issue this action was brought.

In its answer defendant admitted the issuance of the bonds, but averred that they were unlawfully issued in that they were erroneously dated; that there was no value or lawful consideration paid therefor; that recovery thereon was barred by the statute of limitations; and that instead of being sold for cash they were, contrary to the provisions of the act authorizing their issue, exchanged for labor, commodities, and supplies.

The bonds and…