Nelson v. City of Osawatomie

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This appeal involves the validity of a bond given by property owners in their attempt to appeal to the district court from an award of commissioners in a condemnation proceeding. In September, 1937, the governing body of the city of Osawatomie desired to acquire about thirty-two acres of land owned by appellants for the purpose of constructing a dam and lake for impounding water for the use of the city. The proceedings were had under G. S. 1935, ch. 26, art. 2. A proper petition was duly presented to the district-court, commissioners were…