MacMaster v. Harvey

Upon undisputed facts the petitioner, respondent, a veteran of the World war, was, on March 25, 1929, dismissed from the position of “ assistant commissioner of public works of the Borough of Queens.” He had been appointed on January 1, 1929. His dismissal was summary, and without charges or hearing as provided by section 22 of the Civil Service Law, prohibiting the removal of such a veteran save after a hearing “ upon due notice upon stated charges, and with the right to such employee or *554appointee to a review by writ of certiorari.” Subdivision 2 of section 22 (supra) provides that “ Nothing…