Ex Parte Finley

SIMPSON, Justice.

Mandamus to review an order of the trial court declining to require answer to certain interrogatories propounded by petitioners (complainants) to the City of Tarrant (respondent), in a proceeding in equity at issue on bill and answer. Facts to be elicited by the interrogatories related to the costs and charges entering into certain municipal improvement assessments levied against the lots of appellants by respondent city. Certain of the interrogatories also sought to inquire into the motives of the city officials in adopting the improvement ordinance.

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