City of Everett v. Curnane

This is a bill in equity for a declaratory decree. G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 231A, inserted by St. 1945, c. 582, § 1. Originally a controversy existed between the city of Everett and William J. Brickley, Junior, relative to the right of Brickley to hold an elective office as a member of the school committee of Everett while employed for compensation in the welfare department of the city under civil service. The case was submitted to a judge of the Superior Court upon a “Statement of Agreed Facts.” The judge made findings of facts in addition to those in the “Statement” and entered a decree that…