Crall

An irrigation district known as the Poso Irrigation District was organized by the board of supervisors of Kern Count}', under the act passed by the legislature of this state, and commonly called the Wright act. (Stats. 1887, p. 29.) A board of directors for the district was elected, and the members qualified and entered upon the discharge of their duties. In performance of the duties prescribed by the act, the board estimated and determined that the amount of five hundred thousand dollars was necessary to be raised for the purpose of constructing necessary irrigating canals and works, and acquiring the necessary property and rights therefor, and otherwise carrying out the provisions of the act. Thereupon the board called a special election, to be held on a day named, at which was submitted to the qualified electors of the district the question whether or not the bonds of the district should be issued in the amount so determined. Notice of the election was given and published in the manner and for the time prescribed by the act, and the election was held pursuant to the call. When the returns of the election were canvassed, it was found and determined that a majority of the votes…