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New Jersey Builders Association v. Bernards Township
New Jersey Supreme Court
528 A.2d 555 (1987)
- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
Bernards Township (defendant) was a developing municipality. The town began a 20-year road-improvement initiative to account for increased development and traffic. Pursuant to a state statute, the town passed an ordinance requiring that any new developer pay a pro-rata portion of the $20 million cost of the road-improvement program. The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) (plaintiffs) sued the town, arguing that the ordinance exceeded the town’s authority under the statute. The trial court ruled in favor of the NJBA. The appellate court affirmed. The town appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Stein, J.)
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