Halpin v. Rochester Borough

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Sadler,

The Borough of Rochester, at an election held on July 31,1923, secured assent to the increase by $77,000 of its bonded indebtedness, a portion to be used for the purpose of funding certain temporary loans, and a part for the paving of designated streets. Later, a taxpayer filed a bill asking that the issue authorized be restrained, claiming it was illegal on two grounds, which will be separately considered. The learned court below sustained the demurrer filed by the municipality, and from its decree this appeal is taken.

It is first urged that the notice given to…