Hannon v. Bartlett

OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward J. Greenfield, J.

In this article 78 proceeding, which is in the nature of mandamus, petitioners seek to compel the holding of a civil service examination for the title of senior court officer and related relief.

It is respondent Bartlett’s contention that to compel the holding of such an examination is impracticable because (1) the title of senior court officer may not exist under a Statewide classification plan which must be established pursuant to section 220 (subd 8, par [a]) of the Judiciary Law and (2) the State Civil Service Department has not developed an…