Broderick v. City of New York

Pécora, J.

Petitioners, who are Battalion Chiefs in the Fire Department of the City of New York, bring this proceeding to challenge the validity of fifteen promotions to the position of Deputy Chief in the Eire Department made on June 28, 1943. The persons whose promotions are attacked were Battalion Chiefs on an eligible list for the position of Deputy Chief promulgated by resolution of the Municipal Civil Service Commission on June 28, 1939. On June 26, 1943, there existed five vacancies in the position of Deputy Chief in the Fire Department. The budget of the City of New York for the year…