Davenport v. Ham

Citations

• 72 Kan. 179
• 83 P. 398
• 1905 Kan. LEXIS 328

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Municipal Corporations — Boundaries—Special Act. The boundaries of a city cannot be changed by a special act of the legislature.</p> <p>2. Constitutional Law — Corporate Powers — General Statute Authorizing Special Laws. A general statute which attempts to confer upon special laws subsequently passed the effect of changing the boundaries of cities violates section 1 of article 12 of the constitution, and is void.</p>