Diesing v. City of Marshalltown

Vermilion, J. —

This is an appeal by the city from the decree of the court below reducing special assessments levied by the city council for the construction of a storm sewer upon lots and unplatted ground belonging to the appellees, and lying within an established sewer district.

No question is raised as to the regularity or legality of .the proceedings of the council preceding the assessment, and the only question presented is as to the amount of the several assessments. The sewer district covers a total area of some hundred and sixty acres, including streets and alleys. The area subjected to…