Lechner v. City of Billings

Plaintiffs and appellants, property owners who reside within the City of Billings and general contractors who do business within the City of Billings, brought this declaratory judgment action, seeking to strike down a funding system for the expansion of water and sewer facilities that was adopted by the City in 1985. Following submission of the case on stipulated facts and issues, the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, ruled in favor of the City, holding that the funding system was lawful. Plaintiffs appeal. We affirm.

The following issues are raised on appeal:

1. Whether…