Clements v. Lee

This was an appeal by John and Letitia Lee from a precept, issued by order of the common council of the city of Crawfordsville, for the collection of certain assessments for street improvements made by Clements under a conti’act with the above mentioned city council.

The court sustained a demurrer to the transcript, which constitutes the complaint, and the questions made arise upon this ruling.

The city clerk was duly required to advertise for bids for the proposed work for two successive weeks. Proof was made showing the publication of a notice for two weeks in the Crawfordsville Star,…