Sackette v. City of Duluth

The city of Duluth instituted a proceeding to acquire by right of eminent domain certain lots for a public playground. Some of the lots sought to be taken were owned by nonresidents and some by persons whose whereabouts could not be ascertained, so it was necessary to give them notice by publication. Appellant owned three of the lots taken and occupied them as his homestead. Notice of hearing was duly served on appellant by leaving a copy thereof at the house of his usual abode with a person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein. The hearing was noticed for February 9, 1935,…