Paine v. City of Guymon

Plaintiffs in error commenced this action to enjoin the enforcement of paving assessments levied against ten lots in the city of Guymon, owned by them.

The city created a paving district more than one block long on Academy street and in width from the north line of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad right of way to the south line of Tenth street. On October 6, 1946, the city of Guymon enacted an ordinance attempting to assess the cost of the improvements against the abutting property. Plaintiffs’ lots were assessed in the total sum of $2,400.14.

The invalidity of the ordinance is…