Legal Opinion
Sheldon v. Town of Highlands
New York Court of Appeals
Decided March 28, 1989PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Kaye, J.
In 1983, in response to a special home rule request, the Legislature enacted a law redefining the boundaries of an established sewer improvement district within the Town of Highlands. Petitioners, whose property was affected by the statute, contend that they were denied due process of law because there was no notice or hearing prior to the Town’s request for the special legislation or the Legislature’s adoption of it. We conclude that petitioners were not entitled to notice or a hearing, and therefore reject their contention.
Pursuant to Town Law § 209-q, in August…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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- Spencer v. MerchantSupreme Court of the United States · 1888
- Phillip Wagner, Inc. v. LeserSupreme Court of the United States · 1915
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