In re Beams

Ingraham, Justice.

This petition is presented under the act of 1858 (p. 574), to set aside an assessment for flagging in Mott street, on the ground of irregularity. The resolution and ordinance under which the work was done were adopted during different years in the common council, the same having been passed by the board of councilmen' in February, 1855, and by the board of aldermen in August, 1856.. It is unnecessary for me to express any opinion upon the question Whether an act of the common council can be valid, which was adopted by one board in one year, and by the other in the succeeding…