In the event of a single board erecting such hospital and the two boards cannot agree as to the sum to be paid for the maintenance of such patients, as aforesaid, by the board which does not join in the work of building, either board may bring a civil action in the Superior Court against the other board. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise and may fix and determine the sum to be paid per week per patient by such board, as aforesaid.
N.J.S. § 30:9-10