McMichael v. City of South Amboy

The attack is upon an ordinance of the city of South Amboy, finally approved April 30th, 1935, abolishing the office of city engineer on the stated ground of economy. The prosecutor held that office, and challenges the ordinance on several grounds, particularly that it was not enacted in good faith. We find it unnecessary to go into the general merits, as we consider that the prosecutor has been guilty of inexcusable laches. The ordinance passed first reading on April 16th.

Immediately after its final passage on April 30th, prosecutor indeed consulted counsel, who advised non-action for the…