Bennett v. City of Emmetsburg
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Palo Alto District Court.— Hon. W. B. Quarton, Judge. Action in equity to restrain the enforcement of a special assessment, levied to pay the cost of construction of a sewer system in the defendant city. The decree entered was - adverse to plaintiffs and they appeal.—
1Opinion of the CourtBishop, J.
In April, 1903, the council of the defendant city approved plans and specifications, drawn by M. Tschirgi, an engineer, for a sewer system for the city; and, as we understand, such plan contemplated a main sewer in two divisions, and with lateral sewers connecting therewith and extending into the various sections of the city — the main sewer to be provided at its general terminus with a disposal plant. Thereafter proceedings under the statute were had, looking to the construction of the system, contracts were let, etc. At the close of the work it was accepted by the city council, and payment…
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