Riley v. T. Earl Banks

Richards, C. J.:

What constitutes due process under the Federal and State Constitutions, is a question which has often been passed upon by the Courts. In the case of English v. Mayor and Council of City of Wilmington, 2 Marv. 63, 37 A. 158, the Court of Error and Appeals of this State held, where the Legislative Enactment names certain persons as assessors or commissioners, to view the premises of those interested in work proposed to be done, for the purpose of determining the benefits to be received and make an assessment in proportion thereto, the owner of the premises is entitled to notice…