In an action for declaratory judgment, plaintiffs move for summary judgment declaring tax assessments for the years 1980 to 1984 void for lack of jurisdiction.
The power to assess property for taxes is wholly statutory (National Bank v City of Elmira, 53 N.Y. 49). An assessment made without jurisdiction is void (Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. v City School Dist.,
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