Des Moines Gas Co. v. Saverude
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — Thos. J. Guthrie, Judge. Plaintiff brought action asking for a writ of mandamus against defendants as the board of supervisors, to require the board to issue directions to the treasurer of Polk County to refund to plaintiff the sum of $6,457.57, and for judgment for costs. The relief asked was granted by the district court, and the defendants appeal. —
1Opinion of the CourtPreston, J.
— Plaintiff’s plant is situated on 15 lots, and was assessed as town lots. The property was assessed by the as*166sessor, as of January 1, 1917, at $3,350,000, and such, valuation was duly entered upon the assessment roll. Plaintiff made objection, before the board of review, and asked said board to reduce the assessment to $2,500,000, which was refused; but the board of review reduced the assessment to $2,850,000. Thereafter, and on May 8, 1917, plaintiff appealed to the district court. It appears that the case was not reached for trial for a year or more. Before the determination of the appeal,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Davis v. City of ClintonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1881
- In re the Appeal from the Assessment against Sioux City Stock Yards Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1910
- Grimes v. City of BurlingtonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1888
- Lyons v. Board of EqualizationSupreme Court of Iowa · 1897
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