City of Olive Hill v. Tabor

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Reversing.

The charter of cities of the fifth class gives to the city council the power to order any work they deem necessary to be done upon the sidewalks, curbing, sewers, streets, avenues and public places of such cities. The expense incurred in making and repairing the sidewalks is borne by' the owners of land fronting and abutting thereon. Such owners are given the right to make such improvements if they prefer doing so. In the event of their failure, the city council is authorized to have the work done and assess upon the lands…