Laverty v. Finegan

On June 14, 1935, the municipal civil service commission of New York city gave notice of a competitive examination for the position of chief life guard. In connection with the examination the requirement was promulgated that applicants must be not less than twenty-one nor more than forty years of age. The application of the petitioner, who for several years had established an excellent record as a temporary city life guard and as acting chief life guard, was rejected by the commission for the reason that he exceeded the specified age limitation by five years. He thereupon secured an order of…