Coolsaet v. City of Veblen

FURLER, C.

The question is whether appellant, city of Veblen, is estopped to maintain its appeal to this court, the dismissal of which is demanded by respondents’ motion. Facts sufficient for the purpose of this discussion may be thus stated:

The appellant, city of Veblen, entered into a contract with respondents on June 8, 1921, according to which they were to construct an extension of water mains for the contract price of $7,-910.22 to be paid in cash or in valid assessment certificates against the property benefited by the improvement. After completion and acceptance of the work, the city…