State ex rel. Griggs v. District Court
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Writ of certiorari to review a proceeding in the district court for Dakota county, wherein the city of South St. Paul made application for judgment for assessments levied against certain lots of the relators described in the proceedings. The application was heard by Crosby, J., who ordered judgment against the lots.
1Opinion of the CourtSimpson, J.
Against relators’ objections, judgment was entered in' the district court against certain lots owned by relators for an assessment levied thereon by the city of South St. Paul to defray the cost of sidewalk and curb. The proceedings, in the district court are certified to .this court for review of such judgment.
The city of South St. Paul, by its charter, is authorized to levy assessments for local improvements, including sidewalks and curbs, and the initial step required to bring within the scope of this authority any particular improvement is the adoption of a resolution by the city council…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Dousman v. City of St. PaulSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1877
- McKusick v. City of StillwaterSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- State ex rel. Lewis v. District Court of Ramsey CountySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1885
- Hawkins v. HortonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1904
- State ex rel. Powell v. District Court of Ramsey CountySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
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