People ex rel. Tierney v. Scannell

The relator, who held the office or position of oil collector in the fire department of the city of Yew York, was discharged by the defendant, the fire commissioner, on July 6, 1898, The reasons for such removal were not reduced to writing and filed in the department, nor was the relator afforded an opportunity to make an explanation, as required by Chapter 186 of the Laws of 1898, amending the General Civil Service Act, Chapter 354, Laws 1883. Although the defendant, at the time he made the removal, undoubtedly believed/that the Act of 1898 did not apply to the city of Yew York, and was…