Haag v. Ward
Supreme Court of Missouri
Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court. — Row. James Gibson, Judge. (1) The- notices filed with, the city treasurer of Kansas City answer the purpose sought by the charter to be attained and were a substantial compliance with its terms.
Read the full summary
Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court. — Row. James Gibson, Judge. (1) The- notices filed with, the city treasurer of Kansas City answer the purpose sought by the charter to be attained and were a substantial compliance with its terms. (2) That part of the Kansas City charter invalidating judgment liens in the absence of filing a notice of suit as therein required is unconstitutional and void for the reason that it is in conflict with section 53, article 4 of the Constitution of Missouri, and sections 3713 and 3714, Revised Statutes 1899, as an attempt to regulate the practice of the jurisdiction…
1Opinion of the CourtMarshall, J.
— This is a suit to enforce two certain special taxbills aggregating $152.92, for the construction of a brick sidewalk on Nineteenth street, between Main street and Tracy avenue in Kansas City, pursuant to Ordinance No. 8232, of that city, approved April 14, 1897.
The defendants are Hugh C. Ward, who was appointed receiver of the property by the United States Circuit Court for the Western District of Missouri, and who is sued herein by leave of that court, and Julia Mastin and Thomas H. Mastin and Elizabeth, his wife, who claim to own the property.
The suit was begun on September 21, 1899,…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Mills v. CharletonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1872
- Wooten v. . WaltersSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1892
- Ruggles v. CollierSupreme Court of Missouri · 1869
- City of St. Louis ex rel. Creamer v. ClemensSupreme Court of Missouri · 1873
- Brown v. Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1903
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by15 opinions
- Arkansas-Missouri Power Co. v. City of Kennett, Mo.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1935
- Hildreth v. City of LongmontSupreme Court of Colorado · 1909
- State Ex Rel. Dolman v. Dickey.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1921
- Gratz v. City of KirkwoodMissouri Court of Appeals · 1914
- City of Springfield ex rel. Bank of Commerce v. BaxterMissouri Court of Appeals · 1914
10 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.