Miller v. City of Portland
Oregon Supreme Court
From Multnomah: Henry E. McGinn, Judge. Statement by Mr. Justice Burnett. This is a suit by Jessie A. Miller and others against the city of Portland and others to enjoin the enforcement of an ordinance enacted by the council of the city of Portland, assessing upon the property of plaintiffs, and others within a specified district- the expense of improving what is designated in the proceedings in question as “Hall street from the east line of 14th street to its intersection…
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From Multnomah: Henry E. McGinn, Judge. Statement by Mr. Justice Burnett. This is a suit by Jessie A. Miller and others against the city of Portland and others to enjoin the enforcement of an ordinance enacted by the council of the city of Portland, assessing upon the property of plaintiffs, and others within a specified district- the expense of improving what is designated in the proceedings in question as “Hall street from the east line of 14th street to its intersection with Heights Terrace, Heights Terrace from said intersection with Hall street to a place near College street where…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Burnett
1. The following excerpts from the charter of the city of Portland, in force at the time of the occurrence narrated in the pleadings herein, are here set down:
“Section 375. Whenever the council shall deem it expedient or necessary to improve any street or streets or any part or parts thereof within a district in the city of Portland, it shall require from the city engineer plans and specifications for an appropriate improvement and estimate of the work to be done and the probable cost thereof, and the city engineer shall file such plans, specifications and estimates in the office of the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Minard v. Douglas CountyOregon Supreme Court · 1881
- Bank of Columbia v. PortlandOregon Supreme Court · 1902
- Cameron v. Wasco CountyOregon Supreme Court · 1895
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