Lowe v. City of Jackson

Annexation of 52.13 square miles in six areas was desired by the City of Jackson (Jackson herein) which adopted an ordinance on August 27, 1974, defining the subject lands. Miss. Code Ann. §21-1-27 (1972). Jackson then petitioned the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County for a decree under Mississippi Code Annotated § 21-1-29 (1972), ratifying, approving, and confirming the proposed enlargement of its municipal boundaries. After hearing voluminous and conflicting testimony, the chancellor decreed ratification and confirmation of the ordinance as to about forty square…