Town of Red Rock v. County of Mower

TODD, Justice.

Certain land in the town of Red Rock, Mower County, Minnesota, was platted, which plat included a dedication of roads. The developers agreed to construct the designated roads according to certain specifications obtained from the county engineer. The plat was accepted for filing by the county and included the approval of the town board. After four homes were built or in the process of being built on the land, the town board refused to maintain the roads.

The owners, pursuant to statute, sought relief from the county board. The town contested the jurisdiction of the county board on…