Hoyt v. Fass
Wisconsin Supreme Court
APPEAL from the Circuit Oourt for Mihoamhee County. The case is thus stated by Mr. Justice Cassoday: “ This is an appeal from an order overruling a general demurrer to the complaint.
Read the full summary
APPEAL from the Circuit Oourt for Mihoamhee County. The case is thus stated by Mr. Justice Cassoday: “ This is an appeal from an order overruling a general demurrer to the complaint. The complaint alleges, in effect, the incorporation of the city of Milwaukee; that in the year 1818 the lot in question, situated on the northeast corner of Hubbard and Lloyd streets, in said city, was assessed 'and taxed for grading, paving, planking, graveling, and gutter-paving said streets, respectively, in front of said lot during said year, and making a sewer during said year in front of said lot in said…
1Opinion of the CourtOassoday, J.
Each ©f the certificates issued by the board of public works was a lien upon the lot, and drew interest at the rate of twenty-five per cent, per annum from the time when the lot was sold by the city treasurer on account of such certificate liens, and was transferable by indorsement. Sec. 13, subch. 7, and sec. 14, subch. 8, ch. 184, Laws of 1874. The several contractors receiving such certificates could have no claim upon the city in any event for the work by them performed, “ except from the collection of the special assessments made for the work contracted for.” Sec. 21, subch. 5, ch. 184,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Phelan v. BoylanWisconsin Supreme Court · 1870
- Frentz v. KlotschWisconsin Supreme Court · 1871
- Marvin v. TitsworthWisconsin Supreme Court · 1860
- Finney v. City of OshkoshWisconsin Supreme Court · 1864
- Jenks v. City of RacineWisconsin Supreme Court · 1880
3Cited by10 opinions
- Gagnon v. City of ButteMontana Supreme Court · 1926
- Schroeder v. Arcade Theater Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1921
- Wisconsin Central Railroad v. Wisconsin River Land Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1888
- Town of Iron River v. Bayfield CountyWisconsin Supreme Court · 1900
- State ex rel. City Construction Co. v. KoteckiWisconsin Supreme Court · 1914
5 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.