State v. Mayor of Jersey City

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Ludlow, J.

As this case is presented to us on the respective briefs, the only question raised is as to the good faith of the city (defendant) in abolishing the position of general workman at the Belleville pumping-station and discharging the prosecutor therefrom, June 11th, 1898.

The case shows that the prosecutor went into that position in October, 1889, by appointment under resolution of the board of street and water commissioners, concurred in by the board of finance and approved by the mayor of said city; salary, $55- per month ; duties general — any…