HL Munn Lumber Company v. City of Ames

RAWLINGS, Justice.

By action in equity plaintiff challenged a special assessment levied by the Ames City Council relative to acquisition and improvement of land for a central business district parking facility. Trial court upheld validity of the assessment against plaintiff’s property but found the amount inequitable and reduced it. Plaintiff appeals. Defendant cross-appeals challenging reduction of the assessment. We find the disputed assessment invalid and accordingly reverse.

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