SMITH v. TP. OF HAZLET


63 N.J. 523 (1973)

309 A.2d 210

WILLIAM J. SMITH, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. TOWNSHIP OF HAZLET, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided September 7, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Philip J. Blanda, Jr., argued the cause for appellant (Messrs. Blanda and Blanda, attorneys; Mr. Philip J. Blanda, Jr., of counsel).

Mr. Howard A. Roberts argued the cause for respondent (Messrs. Roberts, Madden and Holobinko, attorneys); Mr. John E. Holobinko, on the brief).


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

Plaintiff is the Chief of Police of Hazlet Township. By this action in lieu of prerogative writ he challenges the validity of certain resolutions adopted by the governing body of that municipality. The resolutions provide that police sergeants are to be assigned such duty as the township committee may direct and that in the absence of such direction they are to be assigned...

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