United States v. Board of Education

VOGEL, Circuit Judge.

This action was brought by the United States to recover the sum of $1,330 advanced to the defendant by the Federal Works Agency pursuant to 50 U.S. C.A.Appendix, § 1671 for the purpose of planning an addition to the Richholt Grade School in Bismarck, North Dakota. After receiving the advance, the defendant, in August, 1945, contracted with Ritterbush Brothers, Architects, for the preparation of plans for the contemplated school addition. At the same time, the defendant held an election at which a bond issue in the amount of $75,-000 was approved.

Ritterbush Brothers…