135 A.2d 1 (N.J. 1957), A-6, Bogert v. Township of Washington

Citation: 135 A.2d 1, 25 N.J. 57

Opinion Judge: Oliphant, J.

Party Name: HOWARD D. BOGERT, JOHN J. BOGERT AND M. CATHERINE DWYER, PLAINTIFFS-APPELLANTS, v. THE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION EXERCISING ITS FACULTIES IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THAT STATE, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT

Attorney: Mr. Samuel M. Lyon, Jr., argued the cause for the appellants (Messrs. Doughty and Dwyer, attorneys; Mr. John J. Bogert on the brief). Mr. Lloyd L. Schroeder argued the cause for the defendant-respondent.

Judge Panel: For affirmance -- Chief Justice Weintraub, and Justices Oliphant, Wachenfeld, Burling and Jacobs. For reversal -- Justice Heher. Mr. Justice Heher votes to reverse for the reasons expressed in the dissenting opinion of Judge Francis in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court.

Case Date: October 07, 1957

Court: New Jersey Supreme Court