City of Dallas v. Wright

This case is before us on application for writ of error by the City of Dallas. The defendants in error owned certain property against whom the plaintiff in error caused to be levied- a special assessment for benefits accruing from certain improvements. The report of the commissioners appointed to determine the question of benefits was approved by the city authorities and an ordinance enacted assessing defendants in error and their property in the amount of $13,584.35. The ordinance also authorized the issuance of an assignable interest bearing tax certificate, payable in installments,…