Schiff v. City of Columbus

This is an appeal on questions of law and fact from the Common Pleas Court of Franklin County denying an injunction and dismissing appellants’ petition. The action is by certain property owners for themselves and as a class. It seeks to enjoin the collection by the city of Columbus of special assessments in connection with the improvement of Livingston Avenue in that city.

Livingston Avenue is a major artery and through street in Columbus, Ohio. In 1961, the project area contained both newly developed residential subdivisions and undeveloped land. Livingston Avenue was formerly a county road…