Town Council of Hudson v. Board of Commissioners

Metz, District Judge.

This is an action in mandamus growing out of an attempt to levy a tas of twenty-five (25) cents a lot on each and every lot in the Town of Hudson, for the purpose of furnishing water for irrigation of lands within the town.

Subsequent to the filing of the petition, a hearing was had thereon, and an order was duly issued by the District Court of Fremont County directing the Board of County Commissioners to levy the tax.

The Board of County Commissioners neglected and failed to comply with the order of the court and at a subsequent date, on due notice, a hearing was had, upon…