Rein v. Johnson

This action in equity was prosecuted by plaintiff for himself and others similarly situated, who, as taxpayers, allegedly contributed to the State Assistance Fund. Plaintiff sought thereby to enjoin the State Auditor and the State Treasurer from paying out any of such funds except for assistance purposes, have an accounting of the fund, and obtain ancillary relief.

The trial court, after hearing upon the merits, entered its decree, finding generally for defendants and dismissing plaintiff’s action. Motion for new trial was overruled, and plaintiff appealed. His assignments of error were…