Gediman v. Commissioner of Public Works of Boston

The objects of this petition for a writ of mandamus are to secure recognition of the petitioner as holding in the public works department of the city a position classified as “Head Clerk,” and to recover for the period beginning April 1, 1952, the difference between the salary established for a “Head Clerk” and that which the petitioner has been receiving in the clerical position which he held before the adoption of the new classification and compensation plans hereinafter referred to. From a judgment in favor of the petitioner the respondent appeals.

It is provided by G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 31,…