Vinton (Village) v. James

Epitomized Opinion

Action by James against village of Vinton to restrain the collection of a sidewalk assessment on the ground that the legislative action upon the ordinance and resolution had not been recorded by the clerk as required by law. When the council passed the ordinance for the construction of the sidewalk in front of James’ property, the yea and nay vote of the suspension of the rules was not entered upon^ the journal. The Common Pleas Court refused the™ injunction. The Court of Appeals reversed this. In reversing the judgment, the Supreme Court held, in official Syllabus, 25 Abs.…