State Ex Rel. Globe Const. Co. v. Town of Plaquemine

This is a proceeding by mandamus to compel the town of Plaquemine and its governing authorities to levy an assessment; according to front footage upon the property holders facing on certain streets whereon relator laid sidewalks under contract with the town under the provision of Act No. 147 of 1902.

There was judgment below for the relator, and the defendants appeal. The relator has answered the appeal, asking certain amendments.

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Relator’s claim was originally for $31,336.-52; but included therein was $598.32 for some special work done for the town itself, and, of course, not chargeable to…