MR. JUSTICE BUTLER delivered the opinion of the Court.
A statute of Texas (Rev. Civ. Stats. 1911, c. 11, Arts. 1006-1017), empowered the City of Olney to lay sidewalks and to assess the cost against abutting property and owners. The City ordered the construction of sidewalks in front of four lots owned by plaintiff in error. An ordinance was passed making the cost of sidewalks a lien against abutting property, and providing for 20 days' notice to the owner, before...
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