Ireland v. Hunnel
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Wapello District Court. — Hon. Charles D. Leggett, Judge. Action of mandamus to compel the defendant, as treasurer of the incorporated town of Eldon, to pay a certain order. Judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGiven, J.
The evidence shows that the town •council ordered a sidewalk to be constructed “from the north side of' Elm street, along and upon the sidewalk ground, to the south side of Walnut street;” that on January 4,1886, the bill of William Ireland was allowed by the town council, and an order drawn on the treasurer of the town of Eldon in favor of William Ireland for one hundred and twenty-five dollars, signed by the recorder. The treasurer refused to pay said order for "the following reasons, as stated in his answer: That the town did not, and had not the right to, contract or pay for said…
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