Jewett v. Norris

The question for decision in this case is whether the Fort Smith District of Sebastian County has the authority to issue bonds to pay its outstanding indebtedness under the authority of Amendment No. 11 to the Constitution. So much of this amendment as we need -to consider here reads as follows: “Provided, however, to secure funds to pay indebtedness outstanding at the time of the adoption of this amendment, counties, cities and incorporated towns may isue interest-bearing certificates of indebtedness or bonds with interest coupons for the payment of which a county or city tax, in addition to…