County of Bergen, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Port of New York Authority and Jersey Screen and Storm Window Company…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the dismissal of the County of Bergen's action, holding that the county lacks a sufficient legal interest or standing to sue the Port Authority over its lease and alleged tax exemption. The Court reasoned that the county is not a party in interest under the Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act and that allowing such suits would invite governmental confusion. Justice Jacobs and Justice Proctor dissented, arguing the county does have standing and the case should be remanded.