Moore v. . Mayor

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1878-04-09

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Allen, J. The objection to a recovery in this action mainly relied upon is, that the contract for the performance of the work mentioned in the complaint is void for want of legal authority in the “ Croton Aqueduct Board ” to make the same in behalf of the city. The authority of the board to let the contract is challenged for an alleged informality or irregularity…

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