People v. Kaplan

Application for a reargument of two motions for peremptory writs of mandamus to compel the civil service commission to certify the names of the relators for promotion to the rank of lieutenants in the fire department. The motions were denied on September twenty-ninth. The facts are sufficiently stated in the memorandum then filed. .On this application affidavits are presented which purport to show that a certain eligible list for the position of engineer of steamer, which expired July 29, 1920, was thereafter revived and certification made therefrom. Presumably the purpose of these affidavits…