Levin v. Tp. Committee of Tp. of Bridgewater

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Francis, J.

In this action, plaintiffs Philip J. Levin and Bridgewater Leasing Corp. seek to invalidate a declaration that a certain land area in Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, is “blighted” under N. J. 8. A. 40:55-21.1(e). After investigation and hearings, the Township Planning Board resolved that the area was blighted, and thereafter the Township Committee approved that resolution. Plaintiffs then proceeded by complaint in lieu of prerogative writ in the Superior Court, Law Division and, following an adverse result there, sought further review…