McPherson v. City of Dawson

Quillian, Justice.

The City of Dawson purchased certain described property within its boundaries for the purposes of establishing a public recreation park and swimming pool. The property was dedicated to these purposes for many years, has been continually used to accomplish these purposes, has not been abandoned or declared no longer useful for the purposes. The city has recently advertised the property for sale at public auction. Two citizens and taxpayers instituted a suit for injunction and a temporary restraining order was granted. At a hearing of the case the restraining order was…