Swetland Building Co. v. Children's Home

The special assessment ■ was levied upon the property by virtue of an ordinance ordained since the lease was entered into. In fact, the city charter did not at that time authorize the city to levy a special assessment against property for street lighting. Both parties proceed upon the theory that, if the special assessment for the ornamental lighting is included within the terms of “sidewalk” and “street assessments” as used in the modified lease, then plaintiff is liable to pay the assessment. Defendant also contends that by the terms of the lease it is liable for no taxes, either general or…