Davey v. County of Dakota

Maxwell, Cel J.

This action was brought by the plaintiffs against the defendants in the district court of Dakota county to compel the specific execution of a contract which it is alleged the defendants entered into with the plaintiffs. A demurrer to the petition was sustained in the court below, and the action dismissed. The plaintiffs appeal.

It is alleged in the petition, in substance, that at a regular meeting of the board of county commissioners of Dakota county it was deemed and determined that it was necessary and for the best interest of said county to purchase and maintain a poor farm…