Batchelor v. Town of Hammonton

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Bergen, J.

The writ of certiorari in this ease was allowed for the purpose of reviewing an ordinance adopted by the town council of Hammonton providing for the improvement of portions of certain streets in the town of Hammonton with sidewalks and curbing. The town of Hammonton was incorporated under a special charter approved March 5th, 1866, and, subsequently, amended in 1867, under which the common council was empowered to “lay side and cross walks,” upon the application in writing “by some of the owners of the land over which such improvement shall…