Sherman Holding Realty Corp. v. McGann

Eellbk, J. S. C.

This is an action in lieu of prerogative writs wherein plaintiff Sherman Holding Realty Corp. challenges the validity of a special assessment levied by defendant William J. MeGann, tax assessor, and the City of Elizabeth.

Plaintiff is the owner of property having a 200-foot frontage on Sherman Avenue in Elizabeth. Prior to July 1961 the city contracted for the improvement of Sherman Avenue, the total contract price being $27,540.97. On or about May 8, 1962, pursuant to notice, the Elizabeth City Council confirmed an assessment of $3,093.80 made against plaintiff’s property. The…