New York Court of Appeals, 1875

The City of Watertown v. . Fairbanks

The City of Watertown v. . Fairbanks
New York Court of Appeals · Decided May 5, 1875 · Lott
65 N.Y. 588

The City of Watertown v. . Fairbanks

Opinion of the Court

Lott, Ch. C.,

reads for reversal; Gbay and Dwight, CC., concur in result on ground that section 38 of the amendatory act of 1871, so far as it relates to the confirmation of assessments, is void, being in contravention of section 16, article 3, of the State Constitution.

Eabl, C., reads for affirmance; Reynolds, C., concurs.

Judgment reversed and new trial granted.

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