Manchester v. Straw

In State v. Jackman, 69 N. H. 318, it was held that a city ordinance passed in pursuance of legislative enactment and re quiring abutters to remove snow from the adjoining street sidewalks was invalid. It was considered in substance and effect a local law levying a tax which was not assessed on constitutional principles of equality and proportion. It was also held indefensible as an exercise of the police power and to be in violation of guaranteed rights.

It is said in the opinion: “ ... it is plain that the lot owner has no other interest in the street as such than any other citizen of the…