Commission of Public Charities of City of Hudson v. Wortman

Plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment declaring unconstitutional and void certain proposed laws adopted by the common council of the city of Hudson, as to which laws it is alleged the mayor proposes to hold public hearings, thereafter sign them and proceed thereunder in accordance with the provisions thereof.

Certain technical objections are raised by the defendant which properly may be disposed of before considering the merits of the controversy. These objections are: That the action is not a taxpayer’s action authorized by section 51 of the General Municipal Law, since the plaintiffs are…