Wilson v. City of Newark
Wilson v. City of Newark
Opinion of the Court
This is an appeal case, and was heard to this court upon the evidence. The plaintiffs pray, for an injunction perpetually enjoining, the defendant from collecting certain assessments levied on the property of each of the plaintiffs herein by reason of the construction of a certain sewer in the street running along the properties of the plaintiffs.
It is claimed by the plaintiffs that the construction of the sewer in question was done at a cost in excess of that provided in the plans and specifications, and that thereby the defendant is estopped from collecting said assessments. It is not claimed by counsel for plaintiffs that there was any irregularity in the proceedings of the defendant as to the plans and specifications or construction of said
In view of the facts, as clearly established by the evidence in this case, and the law applicable to those facts, we are of the opinion that a permanent injunction should be allowed as to 30 per cent, of the assessments levied upon the properties of each and all of the plaintiffs, and a permanent injunction refused as to 70 per cent, of such assessments, and in case defendant furnishes an outlet for sanitary sewerage purposes within two years from April 1, 1917, the 30 per cent, to become effective,
Decree and judgment accordingly.
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