City of Newark v. County of Essex

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mountain, J.

The City of Newark brought suit against the County of Essex, seeking reimbursement for overtime payroll expenses for police and firemen incurred by Newark during riots which took place between September 1 and 14, 1974. The trial court found in favor of the plaintiff and entered judgment in the amount of $425,511.67. 144 N. J, Super. 566 (Cty. Ct. 1976). On appeal the Appellate Division reversed, holding that plaintiff had failed to establish a cause of action. 160 N. J. Super. 105 (App. Div. 1978). We granted certification. 78 N. J. 333…