Jackson v. Kirkpatrick

Brogan, Chief Justice.

This case is before us on alternative writ of mandamus, a return thereto and a demurrer to the return.

The facts may be stated thus: The relator is the owner of •four lots in Earitan township, Middlesex county. The governing body of the township adopted an ordinance providing for the improvement of the street on which these lots fronted by laying a new roadway pavement. It was a local improvement. . The property of the relator was assessed for benefits in the amount of $1,889.05. The assessment was confirmed by the governing body on October 13th, 1933. An appeal was taken…