Greater Newark Associates v. Comptroller of City of Newark

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Trenchard, J.

This writ is sued out to set aside an assessment for benefits against the property of the prosecutor, for the grading of West End avenue, in the city of Newark.

The total cost of the work was declared by the common council of Newark to be $7,616.72. Of this total cost $6,-672.63 was assessed upon the property owners, and $944.09 *332was assessed -upon and paid by the city. Of the total amount assessed on. property owners, $6,438.20 was assessed upon the property of the prosecutor, and $234.43 upon the property of other owners.

The first reason…