Faherty v. Township Committee of Bernards

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, J.

The writ brings up for review an ordinance passed by the township committee, after a hearing, on May 2d, 1939, and the municipal action culminating in that ordinance. The litigation began with a rule to show cause made on June 29th, nearly two months later; and the writ was allowed upon the return of the rule. Depositions were taken pursuant to leave of court contained in the' allocatur.

The ordinance in question is entitled “An ordinance granting permission for cemetery purposes to Ridgeland Cemetery Association.” It relates to a tract of…