Chaves v. City of Atchison

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

In this case G. F. Chaves, for himself and others similarly situated, questions the validity of the annexation of territory to the city of Atchison. The question, arises on a ruling sustaining a demurrer to his amended petition, in which it was alleged that in 1860 the land was platted and annexed to the city as “Spring Garden addition” but subsequently the addition was vacated and restored to the condition of unplatted land. Later several attempts were made again to bring the land within the city, which the courts held to be…