Baker v. City of Cedar Falls

UHLENHOPP, Justice.

Defendant City of Cedar Falls levied special assessments upon plaintiffs’ several parcels of real estate for paving streets, under chapter 391, Code, 1966. Plaintiffs desired to appeal the levy to district court. On December S, 1968, plaintiffs served notice of appeal upon defendant; the city clerk executed acceptance of service. On December 10, 1968, plaintiffs filed their bond for costs in the office of the district court clerk. On December 27, 1968, or 22 days after service of notice of appeal, plaintiffs filed their petition in the district court clerk’s office.

Defendant…