City of Enterprise v. Fowler

Opinion by

Simpson, C.:

The error complained of is the rendition of a judgment against the city for the costs of this action, amounting to $213. An action was instituted by the defendant in error against the city of Enterprise, a city of the third class, to recover for his services as surveyor and civil engineer, in establishing a system of grades for streets, buildings and other purposes. The case was tried by a jury, at the January term, 1885, of the district court of Dickinson county, and a verdict was returned and a judgment rendered- against the city for $18 and costs. It is now insisted…