Sullivan v. Department of Social Services

Memorandum. By a letter dated December 23, 1971 respondent attempted to notify appellant that, pursuant to rule 6.4.6 of the Rules of the City Civil Service Commission of the City of New York, his absence since November 23, 1971 was deemed to constitute a resignation from his position of caseworker. In an article 78 proceeding seeking reinstatement and restoration to payroll, a judgment was made at a Special Term on January 11, 1973 granting the application "only to the extent that this matter be remanded to Respondent, for a full and fair hearing as provided for in Section 75 of the Civil…