Stilz v. City of Indianapolis

Proceedings to annex certain territory to the city of Indianapolis, under the authority of sections 85 and 86 (1 R. S. 1876, p. 311) of the act of March 14th, 1867, touching the incorporation of cities, and prescribing their powers. As much of the act as affects the question before us, provides as follows:

“ Sec. 85. * * * . If any city shall desire to annex contiguous territory not laid off in lots, and to the annexation of which the owner will not consent, the common council shall present to the board of county commissioners a petition setting forth the reasons of such annexation, and, at…