Bryant v. City of Morehouse

TITUS, Chief Judge.

Morehouse, a city of the fourth class, was “perpetually enjoined and restrained under Ordinance No. 293” by the Circuit Court of New Madrid County “from paving Beech Street from Madison Street to Benton Street.” It appeals and the basic question is whether the city was required to proceed under § 88.700 RSMo 1969 or § 88.811 RSMo 1969, V.A.M.S. The city concedes “it has in no way complied with” § 88.700. Consequently, if that statute is applicable, the judgment is to be affirmed. On the other hand, if § 88.811 governs the situation, we have the further task of deciding…