William F. Harvey, Plaintiff-Appellant v. the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Essex County, Employees’ Retirement…

Summary

The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's judgment that N.J.S.A. 43:10-18.26, which mandates retirement of court attendants who are members of the Employees' Retirement System at age 65 (with possible extension to 70), is constitutionally valid. The Court held that the classification between members and non‑members is reasonable, that the discretionary language does not violate due process or equal protection, and that the statutory standards are sufficient.