Mallory v. City of Marion Water Works Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Linn District Court. — Hon. J. H. Preston, Judge. Action in equity to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. After a hearing on the merits the relief demanded against the City of Marion Water-Works Company was refused, and the plaintiffs appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
Jesse W. Star, Jr., submitted to the city of Marion a proposition to erect and complete a system of water works according to the plans and specifications given. It specified the number of hydrants to be furnished, upon which the city was to pay an annual water tax, and contained a schedule of rates or water tax to be charged private consumers. The proposition was accepted as of the nineteenth day of April, 1885. On the nineteenth day of May, 1885, it was assigned by Star to the City of Marion Water-Works Company, a corporation, and on or about the same date he agreed with the company to…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Roland v. Centerville, Moravia & Albia R'y Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1883
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- Des Moines Savings Bank v. GoodeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1898