People ex rel. McGraw v. Scully

It is admitted that the relator was appointed by the respondent a deputy city clerk of the city of Hew York, on February 16, 1898, pursuant to section 33 of the charter (Laws of 1897, chap. 378), and that- he duly qualified as such by taking the oath required by law. He was assigned to duty in the borough of Queens, and continued in charge of the city clerk’s office in that borough until March 1, 1901, when he was notified.by the respondent that his services would be no longer required. In other words, the respondent summarily removed him from office. - .....

*614The relator challenges the…