Cochran v. Collins

Citations

• 29 Cal. 129

Syllabus

<p>Sixth Section of Consolidation Act of San Francisco.—The clause in the sixth section of the Act of 1862, amending the Consolidation Act relating to San Francisco, allowing the owners of the major part of the frontage of lots liable to be assessed for street improvements to take a contract at the price awarded without having put in a hid, means in those cases where a small street terminates in a principal street, the owners of the major part of the frontage on the principal street.</p> <p>Completion of Street Contract in San Francisco.—The owner of a lot sued for street improvements in San Francisco cannot show in defense that the contractor did not perform the work according to his contract, if the Superintendent of Streets has accepted the work as completed. His remedy is an appeal from the decision of the Superintendent to the Board of Supervisors.</p> <p>Resolution to do Work on a Street in San Francisco.—Under the provisions of section three of the Act of 1862, the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco is not required to sign a resolution of the Board of Supervisors declaring their intention to improve a public street.</p> <p>Assessment for Street Improvements Assignable.—A demand by a contractor against the owner of a lot in San Francisco for an assessment on the lot for street improvements, is assignable.</p>