Stivers v. Jersey City

Tho opinion of the court was delivered by

Garretson, J.

This certiora/ri brings up for review the following preamble and resolution adopted by the board of street and water commissioners August 4th, 1903, as follows:

“Whereas, For many years, and until about the 10th ult., the city has received its water-supply by gravity to the reservoir at High Service, at a head insufficient to supply certain points at the city without pumping; and

“Whereas, The water-supply is now received by gravity through a new pipe line at sufficient head to supply all portions of the city without pumping, and to render…