Hansen v. Henderson

The evidence, mostly documentary, is in the record by stipulation, subject to objections. The determination of the questions on appeal is largely a matter of statutory construction, and there is debatable basis for the opposing contentions. The chief contentions are whether the Sioux City Board of Waterworks Trustees was validly established and whether the plaintiffs, as members thereof, are entitled to their offices. Plaintiffs assert that they are and the defendants assert the contrary.

There is little, if any, dispute as to the material facts. Sioux City acquired its waterworks plant and…