KRIEGER v. JERSEY CITY


27 N.J. 535 (1958)

143 A.2d 564

HAROLD KRIEGER, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. CITY OF JERSEY CITY, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided June 27, 1958.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. James F. McGovern, Jr., argued the cause for defendant-appellant (Mr. Ezra L. Nolan, Corporation Counsel, attorney; Mr. James F. McGovern, Jr., of counsel).

Mr. Benjamin H. Chodash argued the cause for plaintiff-respondent.


The opinion of the court was delivered by WEINTRAUB, C.J.

Plaintiff sued to establish his right to the office of magistrate of the Municipal Court of Jersey City and to recover pay for the period following his purported ouster. The trial court found for plaintiff and the Appellate Division affirmed. 48 N.J.Super. 280 (1958). We granted defendant's petition for certification. 26 N.J. 169 (1958).

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