Legal Opinion
City of Arlington v. Byrd
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided July 31, 1986No. 2-85-230-CVPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
FARRIS, Justice.
The City of Arlington appeals a judgment declaring void an ordinance that assessed the appellees a portion of the cost of road improvements.
We affirm.
Appellees own and reside on eleven tracts adjoining Pleasant Ridge Road in the City of Arlington. Pleasant Ridge Road was a two-lane street, bordered by drainage ditches, without curbing or sidewalks. After the passage of the ordinance in question Pleasant Ridge Road was widened to a four-lane divided street with storm sewers, curbing and sidewalks. Before passage of the ordinance, the City determined that the improvements…
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