Savage v. City of Buffalo
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Erie county. Action by William Savage and others against the city of Buffalo to set aside an assessment. From-an interlocutory judgment entered on an order overruling a demurrer to the complaint defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtCorlett, J.
Section 1 of title 3 of the charter of the city of Buffalo provides that “the city shall hold its corporate meetings for the exercise and performance of its corporate duties and the management of its property and affairs by means of a common council, composed of the aldermen of the several wards of the city, a majority of whom shall constitute a quorum. The legislative power of the city is vested in the common council. ” Section 14 of title 8 is as follows: “Upon the confirmation of the report of the commissioners the common council shall ascertain the amount of money required to pay the…
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- Lorillard v. . ClydeNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
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- Stebbins v. . KayNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
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