Cornehl v. Kern

Petitioner herein is on an open, competitive, eligible list for the civil service title of accountant, grade 2, which list is still in force and effect. Certifications and appointments have frequently been made from this fist to the positions of junior accountant and accountant.

The respondents have promulgated promotion lists for the position of junior accountant and accountant, grade 2, in the emergency revenue division of the comptroller’s office of the city of New York. These lists have been the result of so-called citywide promotion examinations, in which employees in the various offices…