Maynard v. Thrasher

The sole question for determination is whether there exists an appropriation from which the refund sought can be paid. The defendants contend that since the General Assem bly did not specifically appropriate moneys from- which- the refunds provided for under the act of'-1947 (Ga. L. 1947, p. 1115) were to be paid, there is a constitutional prohibition upon .the Auditor’s issuance of the warrant under the provisions' of the Constitution that “No money shall be drawn from the treasury except by appropriation made at law.” Code (Ann. Supp.), § 2-1911. The petitioner contends that the refund…