Mazzeo v. Schechter

In this article 78 (Civ. Prac. Act) proceeding the petitioners, supervisory claim examiners, employed by the New York City Transit Authority, seek an order annulling a determination made by the respondents (Civil Service Commission) which held them (the petitioners) ineligible to compete in a promotional examination for the position of attorney.

The petitioners are all members of the Bar of the State of New York; their title prior to July 1,1956, the date of inauguration of the Career and Salary Plan, was Claim Examiner, Grade 4 (Torts).

The notice of examination recites the pertinent…