Ahto v. Weaver

39 N.J. 418 (1963)

189 A.2d 27

GEORGE AHTO, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT,

v.

CHARLES WEAVER AND HERMAN KLEIN, DEFENDANTS-RESPONDENTS.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued November 20, 1961.

Reargued January 22, 1963.

Decided March 4, 1963.

Mr. Theodore W. Trautwein argued the cause for plaintiff-appellant.

Mr. Joseph V. Cullum argued the cause for defendants-respondents.

The opinion of the court was delivered by HALL, J.

At issue in this litigation is whether the defendants Weaver and Klein hold incompatible public offices in violation of the common law prohibition. The plaintiff, a taxpayer, sought their…