Board of Directors St. Francis Levee District v. Home Life & Accident Co.

Kirby, J.,

(after stating the facts.). Appellant insists that the court erred in not holding the claim barred by the statute of limitations, and its contention must be sustained.

Our statute provides the remedy of the landowner where the board of directors of a levee or drainage district have appropriated or condemned lands for the construction or maintenance of levees or ditches, and that all actions for recovery of damages, against such districts for the appropriation of lands shall be instituted within one year after the construction of the levee or drains, and not thereafter. Sections 3940,…