Johannsen v. City of Colfax
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Jasper District Court. — Hon. K. E.‘ Wilcockson, Judge. Motion to dismiss appeal from special assessment of property was overruled. The defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
1. municipal corporations: The city council of Colfax by resolution adopted October 30, 1911, levied a special assessment against realty of appellees. Notice of appeal therefrom was served on the mayor of the city November 4th follow-mg, and a few days later the mayor on his own motion indorsed on the back of the notice the words, “Appeal bond fixed at $100,” but. did not notify plaintiff or his attorney thereof. A bond in this amount was tendered the city clerk December 16, 1911, which he refused to approve because presented too late. Because of the bond not having been filed within ten days…
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