Cilento v. Connors

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Clapp, S. J. A. D.

This action in lieu of prerogative writ was brought in the Superior Court, Law Division, by four members of the Board of Freeholders of Hudson County. They seek a judgment ousting the defendant Joseph T. Connors from the office of freeholder. Plaintiffs and defendant made counter-motions for summary judgment; defendant’s motion was granted. Plaintiffs appeal.

The four plaintiffs were elected to the board of freeholders at the general election on November 6, 1956, taking office on January 2, 1957. Four other members of the present board…