Texaco, Inc. v. City of Oklahoma City

SIMMS, Justice:

This is an appeal from a declaratory judgment in favor of Texaco, plaintiff below. The material facts are not disputed. On March 31, 1970, the City of Oklahoma City (appellant) created, by ordinance, Sewer Improvement District No. 1149 pursuant to 11 O.S.Supp.1969, §§ 270.1, 270.29. 1 On May 25, 1971, appellant adopted and published the Assessment Roll indicating the proportionate cost attributable for such improvements to property owners. Texaco (appellee), as lessee, was responsible for assessments to its leased property.

On July 28, 1971, Texaco tendered to appellant…