Bellingham Bay & British Columbia RailRoad v. New Whatcom
Supreme Court of the United States
ERROR TO THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. Prior to February 16, 1891, there were in the State of Washington two cities known as Whatcom and New What-com. On that date they were consolidated in conformity with the general laws of the 'State, the consolidated city taking the title of the “ City of New Whatcom.” In July, 1890, and prior to the consolidation, New Whatcom ordered the improvement of Elk street, between Elk street east and North street.
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ERROR TO THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. Prior to February 16, 1891, there were in the State of Washington two cities known as Whatcom and New What-com. On that date they were consolidated in conformity with the general laws of the 'State, the consolidated city taking the title of the “ City of New Whatcom.” In July, 1890, and prior to the consolidation, New Whatcom ordered the improvement of Elk street, between Elk street east and North street. The contract therefor was'let in August, 1890. The contract was completed and the improvement accepted by the city, and in October,…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Brewer
By its answer the defendant raised a Federal question, inasmuch as it alleged that the notice of the reassessment was insufficient, and specifically that by reason thereof its property was sought to be taken without due process of law and in conflict with the terms of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. This court, therefore, has jurisdiction of the case.
That notice of the reassessment was essential is not questioned, Davidson v. New Orleans, 96 U. S. 97, 105; Hagar v. Reclamation District, 111 U. S. 701, 710; Cooley on Taxation, 266; and that constructive notice by publication may…
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