City of Princeton v. Stamper

RECHT, Justice:

This appeal„involves the interpretation of an ordinance (herein the “Ordinance”) enacted by the City of Princeton (herein “City”) providing a comprehensive system for the collection and disposal of garbage, refuse and waste within the city limits of Princeton.

The genesis of this case was the attempt by the City of Princeton to collect unpaid refuse disposal charges against Samantha Stamper and John B. and Garnett Conley (herein “appellants”), residents of the City of Princeton. The appellants justify their nonpayment of the collection charges by contending that because they did…