First National Bank v. Board of County Commissioners

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This action was brought to recover from the de*553fendant county the principal sum and interest on two warrants. Plaintiff prevailed, and defendant appeals.

The main question is whether the county is liable for interest on the warrants. The warrants were issued by the county prior to and were outstanding when the 1929 state highway act became effective. (Laws 1929, ch. 225.) The claim was presented to defendant under requirements of the cash-basis law. (Laws 1933, ch. 319.) The claim was rejected and an appeal was taken to the district court. The…