Christy v. Whitmore
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Van Buren Circuit Court. Action of mandamus to compel the defendants, who are township trustees, to use certain real estate as a public cemetery. The relief asked was refused and the petition dismissed. The plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSeeyers, J.
In addition to the usual formal allegations, the petition states that the plaintiff and one Johnson were the owners of certain described real estate situated in Bonaparte township, in Yan Burén county; that, said township *61being-in need of additional grounds for public burial purposes, tbe plaintiff and Johnson sold and conveyed to the trustees of said township, and their successors in office, the described real estate, for the purpose of a public cemetery, and for no other purpose; that said real estate was needed and was suitable and proper for such purpose, and adjoined the town of…
2Cited by3 opinions
- Miller v. HannaSupreme Court of Iowa · 1936
- Minear v. PlowmanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1924
- Bushnel v. WhitlockSupreme Court of Iowa · 1889