Wells v. St. Imp. Dist. No. 31, N. Little Rock

(after stating the facts). It is the contention of counsel for the plaintiff that, while under the first petition the powers of the commissioners are limited to grading and paving the streets only, still the effect of the second petition is to give them the power, not only to grade and pave the streets, but to construct curbs, gutters and storm sewers.

This court has recognized that the property owners may limit the powers of the commissioners by specifying with particularity the kind of materials to be used and the cost of the improvement. McDonnell v. Imp. Dist. No. 145, Little Rock, 97 Ark.…