Township of Midland v. Borough of Maywood

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Swayze, J.

In 1903 proceedings were taken under the act of that year (Pamph. L. 1903, p. 131) for the drainage of land lying in the township of New Barbadoes, the borough of Maywood and the township of Midland. After the completion of the work an assessment was made under the act as amended by chapter 168 of the laws of 1908. Pamph. L., p. 278. In accordance with that amended act, after assessing the benefits the commissioners assessed the township of Midland in proportion to the taxable ratables in the township, instead of in proportion to the amount…