Nickel v. Mayor

This proceeding was brought by Louis J. Nickel in his lifetime, and prior to September 1,1937 (Laws of 1937, chap. 526), for a peremptory mandamus order directed to the mayor and board of trustees of the incorporated village of Floral Park, commanding them to reinstate him in his position as superintendent of highways, and for an award of other relief; or for an alternative mandamus order in the premises. An alternative order was duly entered. Thereafter the petitioner Louis J. Nickel died testate. Subsequently the present petitioner, as executrix of his last will and testament, was…