IN RE APPLICATION OF WELLHOFER


18 N.J. Super. 197 (1952)

87 A.2d 43

IN THE MATTER OF THE SWORN APPLICATION OF MRS. WILLIAM G. WELLHOFER AND OTHER FREEHOLDERS OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC, IN THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, FOR A SUMMARY INVESTIGATION INTO THE MUNICIPAL EXPENDITURES OF SAID CITY.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided March 5, 1952.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Joseph B. Perskie argued the cause for petitioners-appellants, Stephen L. Valore and Drusilla T. Maxwell, administratrix c.t.a. under the will of Thomas D. Taggart, Jr. (Messrs. Perskie and Perskie, attorneys).

Mr. Murray Fredericks argued the cause for respondent, City of Atlantic City.

Before Judges McGEEHAN, JAYNE and WM. J. BRENNAN, JR.


The opinion of the court was delivered by McGEEHAN, S.J.A.D.

On March 29, 1948, an application for an investigation of the affairs of Atlantic City was made by 34 freeholders and taxpayers pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 40:6-1, et seq. On May 22, 1948, such investigation was ordered. In re Wellhofer, 137 N.J.L. 165 (Sup. Ct. 1948). Atlantic City and its officials then sought a writ of certiorari to review the order directing...

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