Clay v. Police & Fire Pension Fund Commission of Camden

Brogan, Chief Justice.

This is an action on mandamus. The facts upon which the alternative writ was awarded are admitted by the return. A demurrer was filed by the relator.

The facts are as follows: The relator, James R. Clay, served as a member of the police department of the city of Camden from July 1st, 1905, until July 2d, 1928, when, as a police sergeant, receiving a monthly salary of $185, he was retired at half pay. He received such pension ($92.50 per month) until April 1st, 1933; thence until January 15th, 1938, two per cent, was deducted therefrom; thereafter four per cent, was…