¶1This return must be quashed: the words of the act call for the surveyorsi( chosen from, the nearest townships” *56and this rule must be observed, as well on cases in, as out of the county,
¶2 Note. — See The State v. Willingborough Road, post.
1 N.J.L. 55
State v. Elmer
Decided April 15, 1791
Supreme Court of New Jersey · decided 1791-04-15
ON certiorari removing the return of a road from Roads-town to Boxvens-town cross roads, it appeared that Samuel .Dallas a surveyor for Downs Township was summoned and acted, although there were three townships nearer than Downs to the place in question.
Decided 1791-04-15