Judge Constance Cleveland dismissed the lawsuit against the city of Horace on a technicality, saying the plaintiffs had missed a filing window.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Back in April, 15 Horace homeowners banded together with the O’Keeffe, O’Brien, and Lyson law firm to fight what they said were unreasonable special assessments.

That number had dwindled to 12 by the time the lawsuit made it to a judge, and the plaintiffs say that the deluge of assessments has continued to force people out of the city.

“It’s just really disheartening, because right now I can afford it, but if more specials or a big increase comes in the future, it’s going to put it out of my budget again,” said homeowner Brenna Lachowitzer.

On September 3, the suit was dismissed by the judge, who said that the homeowners ha

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