People ex rel. Kastor v. Kearny

The relator was appointed senior clerk in the department of public buildings, lighting and supplies of the city of New York, on June 12, 1899, commencing the performance of his duties on the following day.. On June seventeenth he was discharged summarily, without charges or an opportunity to be heard. He brought proceedings for reinstatement, and, after a determination in his favor by the Court of Appeals, was reinstated on October 23, 1900. On January 21, 1901, he was again discharged as of that date. On January 30,' 1901, he was notified that the position he held would be abolished and his…