Barker's Trailer Court, Inc. v. Borough of Lakehurst

SERPENTELLI, A.J.S.C.

In this Action in Lieu of Prerogative Writs, the plaintiff, Barker’s Trailer Court, Inc. (hereinafter “plaintiff’ or “Barker’s”), seeks to compel the Borough of Lakehurst (hereinafter “defendant,” “Borough” or “Lakehurst”) to provide garbage collection for its mobile home court. Alternatively, the plaintiff seeks reimbursement from the defendant for the cost incurred for private collection. This case presents a novel issue not addressed by any controlling New Jersey authority.

Barker’s operates a mobile home park within the Borough. It rents approximately 46 spaces1 for…