IN RE MATZNER


59 N.J. 437 (1971)

283 A.2d 737

IN THE MATTER OF JOSEPH MATZNER CHARGED WITH CONTEMPT OF COURT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided November 22, 1971.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Robert I. Ansell argued the cause for appellant (Messrs. Anschelewitz, Barr, Ansell & Bonello, attorneys).

Mr. John P. Goceljak, Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for respondent (Mr. Joseph D.J. Gourley, Passaic County Prosecutor, attorney).


The opinion of the Court was delivered by FRANCIS, J.

On July 30, 1970 defendant Joseph Matzner was convicted of criminal contempt in the Superior Court, Law Division, Passaic County. A sentence of two days in the County jail and a fine of $500 was imposed. On its own motion this Court certified the ensuing appeal before it was argued in the Appellate Division.

Matzner is the publisher of Wayne Today, a newspaper published in the Township of Wayne and circulated...

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