State Ex Rel. Emrick v. Wasson

In this appeal we are asked to determine whether the trial court erred in its conclusion of law that an ordinance of the Germantown City Council was properly enacted as an "emergency ordinance" and that assessments may be imposed on real property through that procedure. RelatorsAppellants are owners of property burdened by the assessment^ and they argue that the emergency ordinance is invalid. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the City Council. We find that the trial court erred in its conclusion that the "emergency ordinance" met the requirements for such measures imposed…