State v. Robert P. Lewis Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
In proceedings in the district court for Ramsey county to enforce delinquent taxes on real estate, Robert P. Lewis Company interposed an answer and defense so far as judgment was demanded for a water-frontage tax amounting to $286. The case was tried before Jaggard, J., who found in favor of plaintiff, and certified to the supreme court for its determination the points stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
In the matter of the proceedings to enforce the delinquent taxes upon real estate within the county of Ramsey for the year 1898, the trial court certified to this court for decision the following questions:
1. Are sections 26 and 27, chapter 110, Sp. Laws 1885, providing for the assessment for water pipes in the city of St. Paul, and the assessment made thereunder'against the defendant’s land in this action, in violation of the constitution of the United States?
2. Is said law and said assessment void, under section 27, art. 4, of the constitution of Minnesota?
3. And, if said law is valid, then…
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