Hable v. Owens

Dr. A. V. Cash was the owner of a lot in the city of Abilene. By proper ordinance the city ordered the street upon which said lot* abutted to be graded and paved, and assessed part of cost of said im provement against the owners of property abutting thereon. Bids were advertised and the bid of Geo. A. Owens accepted. Before the city entered into the contract of Owens on his bid, Dr. Cash sold the lot in controversy to appellant Hable. Thereafter the city by proper ordinance assessed against said lot and Dr. Cash as its owner the sum of $457.87, and ordered that a certificate l'or said amount,…