Slocum v. Township of Neptune

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Collins, J.

These writs bring up proceedings taken by the township committee of the township of Neptune, in the county of Monmouth, for the widening of South Main street, in that township, and for the condemnation of the lands of the prosecutors and others sought to be taken therefor.

It is first contended that the widening of the street in question could legally be accomplished only under the General Road act. Gen. Stat., p. 2803. The proceeding authorized by that act is instituted by individuals in the Courts of Common Pleas of the county, and ignores…