Thomas S. Reilly and State of New Jersey, Ex Rel. Thomas S. Reilly, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. William E. Ozzard…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the trial court's judgment, holding that the common law doctrine of incompatibility does not bar a State Senator from also serving as a township attorney because the two offices are not incompatible in duties. The Court rejected constitutional arguments that the Constitution precludes any additional qualifications or that the Legislature alone may judge its members' qualifications.