Bowersox v. Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Johnson District Court. — R. P. Howell, Judge. Proceeding in certiorari to test validity of an order made by the board of supervisors. The writ of certiorari was not sustained, and the plaintiff appeals. The material facts are stated in the petition.
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
1- unaccepted" dedication. In the year 1856, one Jacob Shuey, owning a tract of land in Johnson County, platted the same into blocks, lots, streets, and alleys, and gave to the place the name of Shueyville. The plat was duly recorded. How many of the lots were sold .. .. . , , , • and conveyed to purchasers does not appear. It is apparent, however, that, like many other ambitious town plat schemes of that day, the hope of building and developing a city of large proportions did not materialize, and it remains still a small, unincorporated village.
A copy of the plat, put in evidence, indicates…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Burroughs v. City of CherokeeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1906
- Incorporated Town of Cambridge v. CookSupreme Court of Iowa · 1896
- Talbert v. MasonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1907
- Bell v. City of BurlingtonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1886
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