It is the intention of the Village to require written notice
of certain defects within the Village prior to the commencement of
an action against the Village.
All claims against the Village for damages or injuries to persons
or property, invasion of personal or property rights of every name
and nature whatsoever shall be governed by the provisions of Article
4 of the General Municipal Law. The place of trial of all actions
or proceedings against the Village or its boards or officers shall
be in the County of Delaware.
The Board of Trustees shall have the power to pay, compromise
or settle any such claim which may be made against the Village for
damages, provided such claim is presented within the time and in the
manner hereinbefore prescribed, and the sum or sums so expended shall
be included in the amount to be raised by tax for general purposes
as herein provided.