Finlayson, Et Vir v. Town of Monticello

(concurring specially).—I agree to the conclusion reached in the opinion prepared by Mr. Justice Thomas in the case at bar. The bill of complaint seeks to enforce a lien for improvements in the form of pavement of streets and sidewalks against the abutting property of the appellant situated in the City of Monticello, Florida, It is contended here that the costs of the special assessments are in excess of the increased value of the property by reason of the special.benefits derived from the improvements.

The power to create such liens can or may have or possess the apparent authority to deprive…