Bohn v. Salt Lake City

In determining whether the writ should or should not be granted, it is important to keep in mind and not minimize the matter in hand. The board of city commissioners submitted to the qualified taxpayers and voters of the city, at an election called for such purpose, the proposition of issuing and negotiating $600,000 of bonds with the proceeds of which to construct a storm sewer and drainage system. In doing so, the commission acted within its undoubted power and jurisdiction. Such proposition was submitted as similar propositions are and as heretofore have been submitted for the exclusive…