City of Klamath Falls v. Lewis

According to the pleadings in this case, the City of Klamath Falls constructed a street which ran along the city boundaries and outside the city boundaries. It levied special assessments for part of the cost of construction upon the lands of the defendants which were benefited, but not within the city boundaries. They denied responsibility therefor, and this declaratory proceeding was brought by the city to declare the liens for such costs valid against defendants’ properties. Defendants answered, admitting the facts and denying liability. The court tried the matter on the pleadings, and held…