Hazelton v. Connelly

Petitioner seeks an order, pursuant to article 78 of the Civil Practice Act, reinstating him to his former position as underwriting supervisor of the public agency known as the State Insurance Fund, and directing that he be recognized as an employee in good standing of said agency. The facts seem to be undisputed. The respondents raise a preliminary question as to whether a proceeding under article 78 is proper here. I believe it is, and hence will consider it on its merits.

On October 16, 1940, the petitioner was an employee of the State Insurance Fund, with the title of principal…