40:37-117 - Assessments a lien; collection; action at law
40:37-117. Assessments a lien; collection; action at law
The county park commissioners may collect the assessments for benefits either by a civil action in the name of the commission against the person from whom it is due, together with the costs of making the same and interest at the rate of six per centum (6%) per annum from the date of confirmation, or by a sale of the property benefited, or by both of these remedies, which are to be cumulative.
Every assessment shall be a first lien upon the property benefited as ascertained by the commissioners, to the amount of the assessment with the interest and costs from the date of the confirmation thereof.
Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 659, s. 86, eff. March 19, 1953.