Finlayson, Et Vir v. Town of Monticello

This appeal is taken from an order denying a motion to dismiss the bill of complaint filed by City of Montieello seeking the foreclosure of liens for assessments against property to cover a part of the cost of improving and constructing streets and sidewalks. The liens were claimed under Chapter 9298, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1923 (Secs. 3022-3042 C. G. L. 1927).

Appellants insist that the bill is defective, hence the order erroneous, because of failure to show proportionate benefits to abutting property equal to the lien thereon; omission of allegations of the filing of plans and…