McClintock v. City of Roseburg

"We think the statute is very clear and plainly authorizes municipalities to maintain and own airports. The reading of the statute is as follows:

“Sec. 7091. Any incorporated city or town of this state shall have the right to appropriate any private real property, * * for the general use and benefit of the people of said city or town, including real property, for an aviation field or park, * * .” 1925 Gen. L. 162, Chap. 106.

This language does not require any construction or interpretation. It does not admit of argument or controversy as to its meaning. The city, having taken the necessary…