Albers v. City of Omaha

The board of public works of the city of Omaha, in pursuance of an ordinance passed by the mayor and council, caused the lots of Henry Albers to be filled with earth for the purpose of abating a nuisance occasioned by the existence of stagnant water bn the property. A special tax was levied against the lots by the city authorities to defray the cost of the work, and this action was instituted in the court below to enjoin the enforcement of said tax. A trial on the merits resulted in a decree in favor of plaintiff, and the city has brought the record here for review.

The cause is docketed in…