Johnson v. PARKVILLE, MO.

SPERRY, Commissioner.

This: suit was brought by a large number 'of property owners, residents of an area near Parkville which was annexed to that ■town in December, 1952. Plaintiffs sought a declaratory judgment nullifying the annexation. Defendants are the town of Parkville, its mayor, council ‘ and clerk. Plaintiffs prevailed below and defendants have appealed.

Many witnesses were heard and much documentary evidence was offered by the ’parties. We will not endéavor to set out in detail the testimony óf the numerous witnesses but will summarize the evidence as briefly as possible.

The City of…