Independent Gravel Co. v. Arne

FLANIGAN, Judge.

Plaintiff Independent Gravel Company brought this action against defendant Theodore Arne to enforce the lien of a special tax bill issued on April 15, 1980, to plaintiff. The tax bill was issued by the city of Joplin, a constitutional charter city, as part payment for street improvements.

The factual background to the instant litigation commenced on August 5, 1968, when the city of Joplin, through its council, enacted an ordinance authorizing the street improvements. The work was completed by plaintiff and on July 18, 1969, the work was accepted and the council issued to…