Cortellini v. City of Niagara Falls
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtCunningham, J.
This is a proceeding under article 78 of the Civil Practice Act, asking for a peremptory order directed against the city of Niagara Falls, N. Y., and two of its officials. It is in the nature of a mandamus proceeding. The remedy sought herein is extraordinary and the petitioner must show that he has a legal right to the relief asked.
The petitioner herein alleges that as a citizen and taxpayer he has “ an inherent interest in the enforcement of the Building Code and other ordinances of the City of Niagara Falls ” and that he is interested in this proceeding because he is the owner of the…
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