Blackwell v. City of Lee's Summit

These two suits, instituted by abutting property owners, are to enjoin the city of Lee's Summit and the defendant contractor from constructing two certain paving improvements on Third Street and Douglas Street, respectively, in accordance with the resolutions, ordinances and contracts severally providing therefor. Lee's Summit is a city of the fourth class. The causes were consolidated for trial and heard by the Hon. W.O. Thomas, sitting as special judge. He found the issues against the plaintiffs and dismissed their bills. They have appealed.

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