Meek v. Collinwood (Vil.)

Citations

• 20 Ohio C.C. Dec. 63

Syllabus

<p>ASSESSMENTS — SIDEWALKS.</p> <p>Idarvin, Winch and Henry, JJ.</p> <p>1. Necessaey Proceeding iron Construction of Sidewalks.</p> <p>Resolution by a village council providing for the- construction of a sidewalk along a certain street, specifying materials to be used, with other specifications, followed by a notice to owners of abutting lots notifying them that if such walks were not built within a certain time they would be built by the village and charged against the property, is the proper proceeding for the construction of sidewalks under Lan. 3621 (B. 1536-232, et seq.).</p> <p>2. Liability of Abutting Owner for Sidewalks Built by City.</p> <p>A property owner is not bound to pay for a sidewalk built by the municipality in front of his property, where the materials used were different from those specified in the resolution, providing for the walk, and the notice sent to the abutting lot owners; and collection of an assessment to pay for the building of such different walk will be enjoined.</p> <p>[Syllabus approved by the court.]</p>