143 Wis. 47 | Wis. | 1910
Lead Opinion
The following opinion was filed April 26, 1910:
The findings set out in the statement of facts show full compliance with the provisions of the city charter, and if they are supported by the evidence the judgment below must be sustained. The findings are attacked by counsel
“An assessment by the board of public works of the benefits and damages to abutting lots by reason of the grading of a street in Milwaukee was made without separate consideration of the several lots, although they were very differently affected by the improvement; it was not made at the time of viewing the premises, but at a different time and in the office of the board; and it assessed a uniform sum per front foot as benefits along the whole street, and awarded no damages whatever for injuries, and that under the city charter such assessment was void.”
In Loewenbach v. Milwaukee, supra, the court held that in making an assessment of benefits and damages arising from a street improvement the board of public works should ascertain what the benefits and damages amount to on each parcel of land, instead of assuming that the benefits are equal to the cost of doing the work.
It follows that the judgment of the court below must be affirmed.
By the Gourt. — The judgment is affirmed.
Rehearing
The appellants moved for a rehearing. The following -opinion was filed May 24, 1910:
A motion in this ease was made for a rehearing and to change the mandate respecting costs. It is urged that a rehearing should be granted on the ground that the findings are not supported by the evidence. Upon further examination of the record we think the contention is without merit. As to changing the mandate we find no war
The motion is denied with $25 costs.