Foss Methodist Church v. City of Wahpeton

(on reassignment).

By summons and complaint dated September 26, 1966, Foss Methodist Church brought an action against the City of Wah-peton and its auditor, seeking to have, certain special assessments levied against its property set aside as being invalid or to have them reduced to the amount of the benefits derived by the church as determined by the court. It further asked the court to enjoin the City and its auditor from levying and collecting the assessments that were made. The summons and complaint were served upon the City and its auditor on October 6, 1966.

The basic contentions of the…