Roman v. Sharper

The opinion, of the conrt was delivered

Pee Cubiam.

A petition for the recall of the councilman elected from the South Ward of the City of Newark was filed with the City Clerk, who, finding the petition sufficient, notified the incumbent that a recall election would be scheduled. This suit was brought to restrain the election. The trial court gave judgment for plaintiff upon the ground that the signatures were insufficient in number. We certified the appeal before argument in the Appellate Division.

The City of Newark is governed by the Optional Municipal Charter Law. The statute provides, N. J.…