Holden v. City of Crawfordsville

Howard, O. J.

This was a proceeding under the statute for the opening of an alley in the city of Crawfordsville. Sections 3629-3657, R. S. 1894 (sections 3166-3194, R. S. 1881).

Complaint is first made of the form of the resolution of the common council approving the final report of the city commissioners and appropriating the land for the alley, for the reason that, coupled with such resolution, was a proviso that appellant’s damages should not be paid until after the collection of the assessments for benefits.

It is provided in the statute that the common council may delay the proceedings for…