Ewald v. Spoerer
Ewald v. Spoerer
Opinion of the Court
The rule to show cause before us is directed to the respondents why an alternative or peremptory writ of mandamus
The printed record shows that the relators first made application to the building department of Jersey City for a permit, and afterward applied to the city commissioners of Jersey City, at which time, and after a hearing, the application was rejected.
It appears that an application of the previous owner had also been rejected by the city commissioners.
The two points relied on in brief of counsel of prosecutor are — first, that the refusal to grant relators a permit was an arbitrary ruling, and secondly, that the proposed structure would neither increase the fire hazard in the locality nor jeopardize life, limb or public health.
Neither of the points relied on is supported by the testimony taken under the rule to show cause.
The rule to show cause is discharged.
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