Hallett v. United States Security & Bond Co.
Supreme Court of Colorado
Appeal from the District Court of Arapahoe County. Hon. John I. Mullins, Judge. Action by Moses Hallett against Tbe United States Security & Bond Company. From a judgment in favor of defendants, plaintiff appeals. Decision en banc.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Gabbert
1. There is no provision of the charter with *286respect to the creation of a sidewalk district. In the absence of statutory regulations, the municipal authorities are vested with discretion in laying out a district within which local public improvements shall be made. — City of Denver v. Campbell, 33 Colo. 162.
2. In giving’ notice to property owners to construct, or in respect to, a local improvement, in so far as description of property is concerned, it is sufficient if, from such notice, it can be said the lot owners were advised that their property would be affected by the proceedings to…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Paulsen v. PortlandSupreme Court of the United States · 1893
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- City of Denver v. LondonerSupreme Court of Colorado · 1905
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