Duffard v. City of Corpus Christi

BARROW, Justice.

This was an appeal to the District Court by appellant Walter F. Duffard and other property owners along Alameda Street in the City of Corpus Christi, pursuant to Article 1105b, Sec. 9, Vernon’s Ann.Tex. Civ.Stats., praying that the assessments fixed by Ordinance No. 5305 of the City of Corpus Christi be voided and cancel-led, and that a new public hearing, pursuant to Article 1105b, be held by the City Council of said city. Appellee, City of Corpus Christi, answered by a general denial and special pleas, and filed a motion for summary judgment supported by various items of…