Nichols v. Tallmadge

Plaintiffs filed bill to set aside a special assessment for paving Depot street in the city of Lansing and to restrain collection of the tax. They had decree.

Section 73 of the city charter provides:

“The city council shall have power and authority to determine when any work, or improvement in connection with the city shall be necessary. Provided, that no new pavement shall be laid upon any street in the city, except after a petition signed by a majority of the owners of the property and also the owners of a major portion of the property on said street, has been filed with the city clerk and…