Masters-Jersey, Inc. v. MAYOR AND GENERAL COUNCIL OF PARAMUS

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Weintkaub, C. J.

The complaint charges the Sunday closing ordinance of the Borough of Paramus is unconstitutional and seeks a restraint against its enforcement. The trial court entered judgment for defendants. We certified plaintiffs’ appeal on our motion before the Appellate Division acted upon it.

Plaintiffs operate discount department stores on Route 4 and Route 17 in Paramus. The ordinance in question became effective November 10, 1957. The complaint was filed six days later. We gather that plaintiffs abided by the ordinance until the effective date…