IN RE EARLE ASPHALT CO

Steven E. Brawer argued the cause for appellant Earle Asphalt Company ( Lowenstein Sandler, attorneys; Mr. Brawer, Michael T.G. Long and Kristin A. Muir, on the briefs). Susan R. Roop, Assistant Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent New Jersey Department of the Treasury ( Anne Milgram, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney; Cynthia Hackett, Deputy Attorney General, on the brief). David J. Frizell argued the cause for amicus curiae The Center for Civic Responsibility, Inc. ( Frizell Samuels, attorneys; Michael S. Stein, on the brief). Noah Bronkesh submitted letters in lieu of brief on behalf or respondent Arawak Paving Co., Inc. ( Sills Cummis Gross, attorneys).