Kellems v. Republic Construction Co.

The board of public works of the city of Indianapolis by resolution authorized the improvement of East St. Clair street and awarded the contract for such improvement to appellee. Appellants’ lot abutted on said improvement and was assessed as benefited by said board in the sum of $529. This action is by appellee to collect the amount of the assessment and for the foreclosure of a lien on the property so assessed. Appellant filed an answer alleging that the board of public works, without making any effort to protect the property owners from the unreasonable and extravagant improvement, awarded…