Granger v. City of Minneapolis

In this taxpayer’s action, plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin the enforcement of the ordinance hereinafter discussed was heard on complaint, answer, and affidavits. It was denied, and plaintiff appeals. The ordinance attacked, passed by the city council of Minneapolis February 28, 1930, is entitled: “An ordinance relating to and designating and redesignating the ward boundaries -of the several wards of the city of Minneapolis.” The council’s power so to reapportion the city plaintiff denies.

Minneapolis adopted a home rule charter November 2, 1920. The existing division…