St. Mary's Church v. City of Pella
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Marion District Court. — H. S. Dugan, Judge. Plaintiee appeals from tbe' judgment of tbe court dismissing its appeal from tbe action of tbe-city council of tbe-city of Pella in tbe matter of paving assessment. —
1Opinion of the CourtStevens, J.
Tbe city council of tbe city of Pella made an assessment of $2,215.08 upon tbe property owned by appellant as its pro-rata share of tbe cost of improving an abutting street by paving. Appellant caused a proper notice of appeal from tbe action of the city council to tbe district court to be served upon the mayor, who, at tbe same time, fixed tbe appeal bond by an indorsement upon tbe notice. A bond for tbe amount fixed by tbe mayor was executed, with sureties, approved by and filed in tbe office of tbe clerk of tbe district court. 'The bond was not presented to tbe mayor or city clerk for…
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