Bailey v. City of Des Moines
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — Hon. James A. Howe, Judge. The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
Certain special assessments having been levied upon city lots owned by William H. Bailey, since deceased, for expenses incurred in the paving, guttering, and curbing of a street known as Prospect boulevard, the owner appealed therefrom to the district court. Upon a hearing of the evidence the district court modified and reduced said assessments in the manner hereinafter mentioned, and the city appeals from said decision to this court.
The material facts may be stated as follows: Mr. Bailey became purchaser of the lots by contract in June, 1909. Prior to that time in the year 1907 or 1908, the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Warren v. HenlySupreme Court of Iowa · 1870
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- Jacquemin v. Finnegan, New York County Courts1903
- Downing v. City of Des MoinesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1904
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