Updike v. Wright
Illinois Supreme Court
Weit op Eeeoe to the Circuit Court of Crawford county; the Hon. James 0. Allen, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Scott
It is stipulated, the demurrer to the bill in this case shall raise the following questions and none others:
First—The constitutionality of the act of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois, entitled “An act to provide for the construction and protection of drains, ditches, levees . and other works,” approved April 24, 1871.
Second—The powers of the commissioners to construct a levee as a principal work.
Third—The power of the commissioners to issue bonds directly to the laborers in payment of labor.
Our inquiry will first be directed to the second proposition, viz: Have the commissioners…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- People ex rel. Wilson v. SalomonIllinois Supreme Court · 1869
- Harward v. St. Clair & Monroe Levee & Drainage Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1869
- Hessler v. Drainage CommissionersIllinois Supreme Court · 1870
- Gage v. GrahamIllinois Supreme Court · 1870
- Board of Directors v. HoustonIllinois Supreme Court · 1874
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- State ex rel. Howe v. Mayor of Des MoinesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1897
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