G. A. Sloan v. City Duluth

Municipal corporation -- refund of excess assessment for gas and water main extension. A municipality may not exact more from one charged with an assessment for the extension of its gas and water mains than is permissible under the terms of the ordinance under which the extension was made. Where excess payments have been exacted, under the facts and circumstances stated in the opinion, the municipality may be held to liability as for money had and received at the suit of one who has been overcharged.