Sayer v. . City of New York
New York Court of Appeals
Appeal from a judgment of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the second judicial department, entered June 4, 1912, affirming a judgment in favor of defendant entered upon a dismissal of the complaint by the court on trial at Special Term. The nature of the action and the facts, so far as material, are stated in the opinion.
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Appeal from a judgment of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the second judicial department, entered June 4, 1912, affirming a judgment in favor of defendant entered upon a dismissal of the complaint by the court on trial at Special Term. The nature of the action and the facts, so far as material, are stated in the opinion. There was no power or authority vested in the commissioner of water supply, gas and electricity to impose the special water rent or charge for the main: tenance of the unmetered fire hydrant upon the premises described in the complaint. (Foster v. Monroe, 40…
1Opinion of the CourtMiller, J.
In March, 190Y, the plaintiff acquired title to certain premises in the borough of Brooklyn, upon which there was a factory building and a number of water connections, including two fire hydrants, which were all metered except one fire hydrant. Annually, during the years 1902 to 1910, inclusive, the defendant levied a charge of $50 for the unmetered fire hydrant. The charges, not being paid, were returned as arrears to the collector of assessments and arrears and were entered upon the regular tax records of the defendant and upon their face are valid liens upon said premises. This action was…
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