State ex rel. Govan v. Clausen

Citations

• 108 Wash. 133
• 183 P. 115

Syllabus

<p>Constitutional Law (70)—Judicial Powers—Encroachment on' Legislation—Relief Bills—-Validity. The courts will not inquire into the constitutionality of Laws 1919, p. 299, making an appropriation for the relief of certain persons for services performed and material furnished to the state, although it is alleged that the act grants extra compensation for the performance of services under state contracts after performance of the contracts, in violation of Const., art. 2, § 25, and although fraud is alleged; since the courts cannot inquire into the motives of the legislature, or question the facts or impeach the judgment of a coordinate branch of the government. j</p>