Hoyler v. City of Longview

WILLIAMS, Justice.

Appellee, the City.of Longview, a municipal corporation, acting under the provisions of Article 1105b, Vernon’s Ann. Civ. St. and other relevant statutes, caused an underpass to be constructed and its approaches paved on High Street adjacent to property owned by appellant, Mrs. Laura Hoyler. The city levied a special assessment for a pro rata cost of the improvements against her and -this property. This suit was instituted by Mrs. Hoyler in the nature of an appeal from the assessment, and in addition she sought damages because of the lowering of the grade of the street next…