Municipal Law, Civil Rights
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Case Details
Successfully defended the Township of Millburn, its governing body, and business administrator against a challenge to a bond ordinance and alleged civil rights violations. The Appellate Division affirmed the trial court's judgment, ruling that there was no improper limit on public comment and no conflict of interest.
Additional Notes
The Appellate Division affirmed the trial court’s judgment in favor of the Township defendants holding that there is no legal precedent requiring a public body to engage in colloquy with members of the public or to allow comments prior to action on agenda items, such as the introduction of the bond ordinance.