Golden v. Hamilton

This proceeding is brought under article 78 of the Civil Practice Act to review the validity of the act of the school district in adopting the budget. The respondents challenge the jurisdiction of the court as well as the sufficiency of the petition.

The controversy revolves around the annual school district meeting of the town of Mamaroneck when the budget involving the expenditure of money for a tax levy was submitted for adoption.

It is conceded that the meeting was irregular, in particular that the vote on the adoption of the budget was not taken either by “ aye ” or “ no ” vote or by…