Order unanimously reversed, without costs, motion granted and complaint dismissed against defendant town.
Memorandum:
Special Term erred in denying summary judgment to the Town of Ontario. In enacting the ordinance, the town was acting in a legislative capacity. As such, it has immunity which rests upon a regard for sound principles of government (see B & J Investors Corp. v Town Bd.,
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