Irion v. Lyons

The question presented in this case is whether the royalties received by the conservation department from shells, sand, and gravel should go to the credit of the general fund or to the conservation fund.

Beginning with July 1, 1926, and ending March 23, 1927, there was collected by the department of conservation from sales of sand, gravel, and clam and oyster shells the sum of $22,707.29, which was turned into the state treasury to the credit of the conservation fund.

Against this amount the commissioner of conservation drew for the expenses of his department the sum of $15,591.52, leaving as a…