Barber v. Board of School Estimate

Feller, J. S. C.

This is a proceeding by complaint in lieu of prerogative writs to challenge the actions of the Elizabeth Board of Education, Board of School Estimate and City Council of the City of Elizabeth resulting in the final adoption on March 29, 1961 of the municipal budget for municipal operation and public school purposes, insofar as it affects and pertains to the appropriation of money for public school purposes. Plaintiffs also seek the court’s order directing defendants to proceed under and pursuant to R. 8. 18:6—55 to 57 and to fix, determine, appropriate and pay to the custodian…