Lynch v. Howell

This is a class action commenced in the district court for Douglas County to have declared null and void certain taxes levied on August 9, 1956, by the City of Omaha, the Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha, and the University of Omaha on property known as Parcel 3, located within an area annexed by the city on July 19, 1956. The trial court found the taxes so levied to be valid and dismissed plaintiffs’ petition. Plaintiffs appeal.

There is but one question to be determined on this appeal: Whether or not the real and personal property of the plaintiffs below, which is located within the…