United States v. J. K. Mullen Inv. Co.

WILBUR, Circuit Judge.

This is a companion case to United States v. John K. & Catherine S. Mullen Benevolent Corp. (C. C. A.) 63 F.(2d) 48. We refer to that decision for a general statement of the situation.

The present case was brought by J. K. Mullen Investment Company based upon the establishment of local improvement district No. 9 in the village of American Falls for the construction of cement sidewalks and crosswalks in that village. The aggregate principal of the special assessment improvement bonds issued therefor was $25,500. It is alleged that assessments were made to pay said bonds,…