Board of Com'rs v. Moore

The bill is to enjoin local assessment proceedings for the construction of “white ways” on certain streets in the city of Mobile at the expense of the owners of abutting property, to enjoin the letting of contracts therefor, and to enjoin the issuance of bonds for such purpose. The appeal is from a decree overruling demurrers to the amended bill.

Restraining by injunction the casting of a threatened cloud upon titles by void proceedings designed to fasten local assessment liens is the prime purpose of the bill. The power of a court' of equity in a proper case to grant such relief is not…