State Ex Rel. City of Excelsior Springs v. Smith

Original proceeding in mandamus. The city of Excelsior Springs seeks to compel the State Auditor to register certain bonds. The facts may be stated as follows:

In and about the city are mineral springs and wells. It is a widely known health resort. Indeed, it owes its existence and growth to the several varieties of mineral waters in that locality. In 1912 it acquired by condemnation Siloam Park, and in 1925 it acquired by condemnation Regent Park. In the condemnation proceedings benefits were assessed against the lands in the benefit district and paid by the owners of said lands. The parks…