People ex rel. Little v. Clayton

This was an application by "the county collector of Lee county, made in the county court, for judgment against certain lands and lots for the taxes and special assessments due thereon. The appellees appeared and filed various objections to judgment against their lands in drainage district No. 1 of Nelson, in Lee county, for a certain assessment for drainage purposes. The court held the objections sufficient, and refused judgment, whereupon this appeal was taken.

The drainage assessment was confirmed by the court and jury on the 9th day of March, 18S5, and the delinquent list upon which the…