Yax v. Town of Evans

This appeal involves the validity of Town Law No. 1 of the Town of Evans. The trial court found the local law ‘1 in violation of the constitution and statute of local government ’ ’, granted the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment or judgment on the pleadings and ordered an inquest to determine the amount of plaintiff’s damages.

In November, 1968 the Building Inspector of the Town of Evans determined that two residential buildings owned by the plaintiff-respondent were unfit, unsafe and a menace to public health, welfare and safety. Pursuant to the provisions of “ Local Law No. 1 of the…